dependability

noun

de·​pend·​abil·​i·​ty də̇ˌpendəˈbilətē How to pronounce dependability (audio)
(ˌ)dēˌ-
-ətē
-i
plural -es
Synonyms of dependabilitynext
: the quality or state of being dependable

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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependability. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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