Word
solidity
Phoneticsso·lid·i·ty, stress on the second syllable
US/səˈɫɪdəti/
UK/səlˈɪdɪti/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. strength and firmness that makes something hard to break, move, or doubt. You use it for solid tables and walls, and also for strong plans or finances.
n. firmness and structural strength that resists breaking, movement, or collapse; extended to financial stability or dependability of reasoning.
Examples
“This table has real solidity and does not shake.”
“The bank trusts the company because of the solidity of its finances over ten years.”
“The solidity of the bridge reassures drivers during storms, as its deep foundations and steel frame resist strong winds.”
Examples
simple
“This table has real solidity and does not shake.”
contextual
“The bank trusts the company because of the solidity of its finances over ten years.”
complex
“The solidity of the bridge reassures drivers during storms, as its deep foundations and steel frame resist strong winds.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “solidity” in context.
Verb
01. demonstrate solidity
“Strong profits demonstrate the solidity of the company.”
verb + noun
02. ensure solidity
“Steel beams ensure the solidity of the new tower.”
verb + noun
03. lend solidity
“Concrete pillars lend solidity to the modern design.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. financial solidity
“Investors were attracted by the bank's financial solidity.”
adj + noun
05. physical solidity
“He was struck by the physical solidity of the oak table.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. appearance of solidity
“The bank cultivates an appearance of solidity and trust.”
noun + prep + noun
07. degree of solidity
“The test revealed a surprising degree of solidity in the structure.”
noun + prep + noun
08. lack of solidity
“Critics pointed to a lack of solidity in his economic plan.”
noun + prep + noun
09. a reassuring sense of solidity
“The stone fireplace gives the room a reassuring sense of solidity.”
10. demonstrate remarkable financial solidity
“The firm continues to demonstrate remarkable financial solidity.”
11. lend solidity to the argument
“Recent data lends solidity to the argument for higher wages.”
12. question the solidity of finances
“Auditors began to question the solidity of the company's finances.”
Etymology
From solid + -ity, from Middle French solidité, from Latin soliditās.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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