solidity

noun

so·​lid·​i·​ty sə-ˈli-də-tē How to pronounce solidity (audio)
plural solidities
1
: the quality or state of being solid
2
: something solid

Examples of solidity in a Sentence

The solidity of his convictions impressed us. the solidity of his word is such that I don't need a written contract—or anything else
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This came after the Reds conceded twice against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield, raising doubts about Liverpool’s defensive solidity. Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 This was a day on which Arsenal relied on the solidity of Raya, Gabriel and William Saliba to secure the result. James McNicholas, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025 The solidity of putting this time and work and energy into a 120-year-old trolley station community? Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Aug. 2025 But Cristobal and truckloads of NIL money lured Beck from Georgia in the portal for continued solidity at the essential postion. Miami Herald, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for solidity

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of solidity was in the 14th century

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“Solidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidity. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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solidity

noun
so·​lid·​i·​ty sə-ˈlid-ət-ē How to pronounce solidity (audio)
plural solidities
1
: the quality or state of being solid
2
: something solid

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