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   Stead·i·ness

   /ˈstedēnəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality not shaking or moving: "I admire the steadiness of her hands"
   • ▪ the quality of being controlled, and not faltering or wavering: "his voice loses steadiness when pushed"
   • ▪ the quality of being sensible, reliable, and self-restrained: "we got a glimpse of the steadiness and maturity we need to steer through this crisis"
   • 2. the quality of being regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity: "the relative steadiness of prices during 2013 was an indication that the market was adequately supplied"

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   Definition of steady adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   adj. firmly placed; stable: a steady ladder. even or regular in movement: a steady rhythm. free from change or interruption; continuous: a steady diet of bread and water. constant, regular, or habitual:[ usually: before a noun] a steady customer at the diner. free from excitement; not easily disturbed; calm: steady nerves. firm;

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-thesaurus › steadinessSynonyms of STEADINESS | Collins American English Thesaurus

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   Apr 16, 2024 · 1 (noun) in the sense of balance. Synonyms. balance. equanimity. equilibrium. sobriety. See examples for synonyms. 2 (noun) in the sense of consistency. Synonyms. consistency. regularity. uniformity. constancy. steadfastness. evenness. See examples for synonyms. Copyright © 2016 by HarperCollins Publishers. All rights reserved. Additional synonyms.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › steadinesssteadiness - Cambridge English Thesaurus with synonyms and ...

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   steadiness. noun. These are words and phrases related to steadiness. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of steadiness. NERVE. Synonyms. nerve. courage. boldness. fearlessness. pluck. grit. mettle. endurance. determination. fortitude. hardihood. stoutheartedness. coolness. hardiness. tenacity. dash.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsteady verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   [transitive, intransitive] steady (yourself/somebody/something) to stop yourself/somebody/something from moving, shaking or falling; to stop moving, shaking or falling. She steadied herself against the wall. The lift rocked slightly, steadied, and the doors opened. Want to learn more?

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › steadiness_nsteadiness, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun steadiness mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun steadiness , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   noun freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct. noun the quality of being steady--regular and unvarying. noun the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place. Etymologies. Sorry, no etymologies found. Support. . Examples.