steadiness

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
  2. noun the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place
  3. noun the quality of being steady--regular and unvarying

Etymology

From steady + -ness.

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