Lexic.us

Definition of Steadiness

1. Noun. Freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct. "He trusted her clear steadiness that she would do what she said"

2. Noun. The quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place.

3. Noun. The quality of being steady--regular and unvarying.

Definition of Steadiness

1. n. The quality or state of being steady.

Definition of Steadiness

1. Noun. the state of being steady ¹

2. Noun. the degree of stability ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Steadiness

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Steadiness

steacyite stead steaded steadfast steadfaster steadfastest steadfastly steadfastness steadfastnesses steadied

steadier steadiers steadies steadiest steadily steadiness (current term) steadinesses steading steadings steads

steady steady-going steady-state steady as a rock steady down steady on steady state steady state theory steady the ship steadying

Literary usage of Steadiness

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Manual of Mental and Physical Tests by Guy Montrose Whipple (1910)
"TEST 12 Accuracy, precision, or steadiness of movement: Tracing.— The purposes for which tracing has been used are identical with those outlined for the ..."

2. Manual of Mental and Physical Tests by Guy Montrose Whipple (1910)
"Since steadiness of movement is quite as much in demand as accuracy (of the sort required in Test 11), this test is often classed as a steadiness test, ..."

3. Psychological Review by American Psychological Association (1894)
"If experiments be arranged in which this can be done, the influence of experience upon both personal equation and steadiness of judgment can be studied. ..."

4. Principles of Social Science by Henry Charles Carey (1865)
"The great desideratum of a system of currency is steadiness in its own value ... How almost infinitely greater, then, must be the need for steadiness in the ..."

5. Manual of Mental and Physical Tests: A Book of Directions Compiled with by Guy Montrose Whipple (1910)
"Since steadiness of movement is quite as much in demand as accuracy (of the sort required in Test 11), this test is often classed as a steadiness test, ..."

6. The Lives of the Lord Chancellors and Keepers of the Great Seal of England by John Campbell Campbell (1845)
"Young Heneage, unlike his kinsman who gained the Great Seal by such evil arts, was ever remarkable for steadiness of conduct and diligent application to ..."

7. The Works of John Owen by John Owen (1826)
"Rules directing unto steadiness in the contemplation of heavenly things. Motives to fix our thoughts with steadiness in them. BEFORE I proceed unto the next ..."

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