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- [dih-pen-duh-buh l]
- /dɪˈpɛn də bəl/
- /dɪˈpen.də.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-pen-duh-buh l]
- /dɪˈpɛn də bəl/
Definitions of dependability word
- abbreviation Technical meaning of DEPENDABILITY software reliability 3
- adjective dependability capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee. 1
- noun dependability The characteristic of being dependable; the ability to be depended upon. 1
- noun dependability reliability 1
- noun dependability person: trustworthiness 1
- noun Definition of dependability in Technology See also formal methods, safety-critical system. 1
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Origin of dependability
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35; depend + -able
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Parts of speech for Dependability
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dependability popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dependability usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dependability
noun dependability
- perseverance — steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
- steadiness — firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium: a steady ladder.
- steadfastness — fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
- truthfulness — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
- love — a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
Antonyms for dependability
noun dependability
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
- dishonesty — lack of honesty; a disposition to lie, cheat, or steal.
- treachery — violation of faith; betrayal of trust; treason.
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