solidity

[ suh-lid-i-tee ]

noun

1. the state, property, or quality of being solid.
2. firmness and strength; substantialness:

   an argument with little solidity.

3. strength of mind, character, finances, etc.
4. Obsolete. the amount of space occupied by a solid body; volume.

Other Words From

• unso·lidi·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of solidity¹

1525–35; < Latin soliditās, equivalent to solid ( us ) solid + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

They have drawn twice and lost three games, yet they have at times showed more defensive solidity.

From BBC

"The main difference appears to be their defensive solidity," said BBC Radio Merseyside's Ian Kennedy.

From BBC

Breeders also value posture, hoof solidity, docility, maternal ability and beauty.

From Seattle Times

Breeders also value posture, hoof solidity, docility, maternal ability and beauty.

From Seattle Times

For all their attacking flourishes, this has been the bedrock of the title pursuit, along with the extra dimension of solidity provided by Declan Rice.

From BBC

Related Words

• closeness
• density