solid

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Translations 1.5 Adverb 2 Danish 2.1 Adjective

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[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Etymology

From Old French solide (as an adjective), from Latin solidus (“‘like the soil’”), from solum (“‘ground’”).

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solid (comparative more solid, superlative most solid)

1. In the solid state; not fluid.
2. Large, massive.
3. (of a meal) Filling.
4. Lacking holes or hollows; as solid gold, solid chocolate.
5. Strong or unyielding; as a solid foundation.
6. (of a theory or concept) Lacking errors or inconsistencies.
7. (typography) Written as one word, without spaces or hyphens.

   American English writes many words as solid that British English hyphenates.

8. (slang) Excellent, especially musically.

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• solidity
• solidly
• solid shot
• solid state
• rock solid, solid as a rock
• condensed matter

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solid (plural solids)

1. (chemistry) A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas).
2. (geometry) A three-dimensional figure (as opposed to a surface, an area, or a curve).
3. (slang) A favor: a helpful deed.

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solid (not comparable)

1. (typography) Without spaces or hyphens.

   Many long-established compounds are set solid.

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[edit] Adjective

solid

1. solid, robust
2. strong
3. substantial (e.g. et solidt måltid: a substantial meal)
4. reliable