solidity

/səˈlɪdəti/ (bre, ipa) · [səlˈɪdəti] /səˈlɪdəti/ (ame, ipa) · [səlˈɪdəti] /sə-ˈli-də-tē How to pronounce solidity (audio)/ (ame, mw)

solidity — noun

1. how hard, firm, and fully solid something is, rather than soft, liquid, hollow,

1.名詞C2
釋義

how hard, firm, and fully solid something is, rather than soft, liquid, hollow, or easy to bend.

例句

The brick oven's solidity let it hold heat through the night.

physical firmness of a structure

The cheese's solidity made Minh cut it into neat cubes.

同義詞
  • firmness

    often stresses resistance to pressure rather than the full idea of being solid throughout

  • hardness

    focuses more on surface resistance than on overall solid structure

  • strength

    broader and can include power or durability, not just physical solidity

反義詞
  • softness

    describes something easy to press, bend, or change shape

  • fluidity

    suggests the substance moves like a liquid instead of holding a solid form

用法筆記

Often used for materials, foods, and structures when you want to stress that they keep their shape and do not feel weak or soft.

2. how strong, dependable, or well supported something is, especially an argument,

2.名詞C2
釋義

how strong, dependable, or well supported something is, especially an argument, a plan, a business, or a person's character.

例句

Investors trusted the bank's solidity during the long market panic.

financial strength and stability

The judge questioned the solidity of the witness's story.

strength of evidence or reasoning

同義詞
  • stability

    focuses on staying steady and not changing suddenly

  • soundness

    often used for arguments, judgment, or financial condition in formal English

  • reliability

    stresses that something can be trusted to work or remain true

反義詞
  • instability

    suggests weakness, uncertainty, or a risk of sudden change

  • weakness

    broader term for lack of strength or support

用法筆記

Common in formal writing about evidence, finances, plans, and character. It praises lasting reliability, not physical hardness.