solidity

noun

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

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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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More recently, Eisenkot has emerged as a figure of solidity and a focus of sympathy. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026 Capturing the whole of the set-up, a Mediterranean pile on the north-west coast of Cyprus, framing its splendid size, its weighty elegance, its thrilling solidity, is challenging. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 White has become one of the best attacking full-backs in the Premier League since his switch from centre-back in 2022, while Timber’s solidity has gone a long way to making Arsenal’s one of the toughest defences in Europe. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Mourinho, known for structure and defensive solidity, aims to build a compact team around stars like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Junior, though Jude Bellingham's role in this system remains a question. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solidity

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 14 Oct. 2026.

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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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