Solidity
(noun)
The quality of being strong and stable.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word 'soliditas' meaning 'firmness', the term 'solidity' first appeared in the late 16th century and referred to the quality of being strong and stable.
Examples:
- The building's solidity was tested by the earthquake, but it emerged unscathed.
- The company's solidity was evident in its ability to weather the financial storm.
- The bridge's solidity was a testament to the engineer's skill and attention to detail.
- The product's solidity was appreciated by the customers, who were looking for something that would last.
- The material's solidity was a key factor in its selection for the construction of the dam.