steadiness
UK/'stɛdɪnɪs/US/'stedinis/
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Definitions
n.
The quality of being stable, firm, and consistent.
稳定性；稳健；坚定。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom steady: stead 'firm place/footing' (Germanic stede, cognate with Latin st via PIE *steh₂-) + -y. -ness makes the abstract noun: the state of being firmly placed.
Root st still carries 376 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.steadiness of hand手部稳定
- 2.emotional steadiness情绪稳定
- 3.remarkable steadiness非凡的沉稳
Example Sentences
- 1.
Surgery demands great steadiness of hand.
- 2.
Her emotional steadiness reassured the whole team.