■ adjective ( ~er , ~est )
1》 firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid: ~ fuel.
↘strongly built or made.
2》 Geometry three-dimensional.
↘relating to three-dimensional objects.
3》 not hollow or having spaces or gaps.
↘consisting of the same substance throughout.
↘(of time) continuous.
4》 dependable; reliable.
↘sound but without special qualities.
5》 ( ~ with ) US informal on good terms with.
6》 Austral. informal severe; unfair.
■ noun
1》 a ~ substance or object.
↘( ~s ) food that is not liquid.
2》 Geometry a three-dimensional body or geometric figure.
Derivatives
~ity noun
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
ME: from L. ~us ; related to salvus 'safe' and sollus 'entire'.