Meaning & use
Steadiness
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The quality of being firm, stable, or not shaking; consistency in behavior or performance.
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The surgeon's steadiness of hand was crucial during the delicate procedure.
Investors valued the steadiness of the company's earnings over flashy growth.
A note on using this word
Derives from 'steady,' itself from Old English 'stede' meaning 'place,' reflecting the idea of staying fixed in position.
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instabilityshakiness
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