solid

Meanings

• noun

  A state of matter in which a substance maintains its shape and does not flow under normal conditions.

  - "The ice is a solid."
  - "The sculpture was carved from a solid block of marble."

• adjective

  Firm or unyielding in character.

  - "He gave a solid performance."
  - "The company's financial position was solid."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɑlɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

closed , massive , substantial

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with solid
bold , mold , molded , old , roll , sold , told

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Variants

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solid , solider , solidest , solidly , solidness , solidnesses , solids , solid angle , solid angles , solid geometries , solid geometry , solid-looking , solid of revolution , solids of revolution , solid-state , solid as a rock , regular solid , regular solids

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Etymology

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Old English solid, from solidian 'to make firm, consolidate'. Related to Old Norse solidr 'firm, solid'.

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Trivia

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1. A solid object reflects sound waves differently than a liquid or gas, which is why you can hear someone knocking on a door even if it is made of a solid material like wood.

2. The densest known substance in the universe, Osmium, is a solid at room temperature.

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Related Concepts

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1. liquid: Opposite state of matter, where a substance flows and takes the shape of its container.

2. gas: State of matter where a substance expands and takes the shape of its container.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'solid' is often used metaphorically to describe something that is firm, unyielding, or reliable. In art, a solid color is one that does not contain any other hues. In music, a solid beat is one that is steady and consistent.

How to Memorize "solid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a block of ice. It is solid because it maintains its shape and does not flow under normal conditions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'solid' with the idea of something firm or unyielding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Solid as a Rock' to remember the definition of a solid state of matter.

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