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A Writer's Dictionary:

solidity Definition


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solid
adj
    1. In a form other than liquid or gas, and resisting changes in shape due to firmly cohering particles.
    2. Having the same nature or material throughout; uniform or pure.
      Example: a solid oak table
    3. Not hollow; full of material.
      Example: a solid chocolate egg
    4. Firmly constructed or attached; not easily breaking or loosening.
      Thesaurus: stable, fixed, rooted, firm, sturdy, compact, substantial, stocky.
    5. Unanimously in favour.
      Form: solid for something (often)
    6. geom.
      Having or pertaining to three dimensions.
    7. Difficult to undermine or destroy; sound.
      Example: solid support for the scheme
    8. Substantial; ample.
      Example: a solid meal
    9. Without breaks; continuous.
      Example: We waited for four solid hours
      Thesaurus: continuous, consecutive, unbroken, constant; Antonym: interrupted, broken, liquid, varying.
    10. Competent, rather than outstanding.
      Example: a solid piece of work
    11. Said of a character: reliable; sensible.
      Thesaurus: reliable, dependable, trustworthy, steadfast, sound, upstanding.
    12. Said of a character: weighty; worthy of credit.
      Example: He has a solid presence
    13. Financially secure; wealthy.
noun
    1. A solid substance or body.
    2. chem.
      A state of matter with a definite shape and in which the constituent molecules or ions can only vibrate about fixed positions, and are unable to move freely.
    3. geom.
      A three-dimensional geometric figure.
    4. Non-liquid food.
      Form: solids
    5. Particles of solid matter in a liquid.
      Form: solids
Derivative: solidity
noun
    Derivative: solidly
    adverb
      Etymology: 14c: from Latin solidus.



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