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- [sted-ee]
- /ˈstɛd i/
- /ˈstedɪnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sted-ee]
- /ˈstɛd i/
Definitions of steadiness word
- adjective steadiness firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium: a steady ladder. 1
- adjective steadiness even or regular in movement: the steady swing of the pendulum. 1
- adjective steadiness free from change, variation, or interruption; uniform; continuous: a steady diet of meat and potatoes; a steady wind. 1
- adjective steadiness constant, regular, or habitual: a steady job. 1
- adjective steadiness free from excitement or agitation; calm: steady nerves. 1
- adjective steadiness firm; unfaltering: a steady gaze; a steady hand. 1
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Origin of steadiness
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; 1905-10 for def 12; stead + -y1
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Parts of speech for Steadiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
steadiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
steadiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for steadiness
noun steadiness
- apposition — If two noun groups referring to the same person or thing are in apposition, one is placed immediately after the other, with no conjunction joining them, as in 'Her father, Nigel, left home three months ago.'
- ataraxia — calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity
- ataraxy — a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity.
- authoritativeness — having due authority; having the sanction or weight of authority: an authoritative opinion.
- brute force — physical strength, power
Antonyms for steadiness
noun steadiness
- flux — a flowing or flow.
- mutability — liable or subject to change or alteration.
- awe — Awe is the feeling of respect and amazement that you have when you are faced with something wonderful and often rather frightening.
- fluctuation — continual change from one point or condition to another.
- giddiness — affected with vertigo; dizzy.
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