Solidity

Definition of Solidity

So`lid´i`ty
n.1.The state or quality of being solid; density; consistency, - opposed to fluidity; compactness; fullness of matter, - opposed to openness or hollowness; strength; soundness, - opposed to weakness or instability; the primary quality or affection of matter by which its particles exclude or resist all others; hardness; massiveness.
That which hinders the approach of two bodies when they are moving one toward another, I call solidity.
- Locke.
2.Moral firmness; soundness; strength; validity; truth; certainty; - as opposed to weakness or fallaciousness; as, the solidity of arguments or reasoning; the solidity of principles, triuths, or opinions.
3.(Geom.) The solid contents of a body; volume; amount of inclosed space.

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