Soundness

Pronunciation: /ˈsaʊndnəs/

Definitions of soundness

noun the state or quality of being sound, in good condition, or free from defects

Example Sentences

A1 The soundness of the building was confirmed by the inspector.

A2 The soundness of her argument was evident in the way she presented her points.

B1 The soundness of the investment strategy was questioned by experts.

B2 The soundness of the scientific theory was debated among researchers.

C1 The soundness of the company's financial practices was under scrutiny.

C2 The soundness of the legal argument was upheld by the court.

Examples of soundness in a Sentence

formal The soundness of the scientific study's methodology was questioned by peer reviewers.

informal I'm not sure about the soundness of his plan to start a business with no experience.

slang I doubt the soundness of her decision to quit her job without a backup plan.

figurative The soundness of his argument was like a solid foundation that couldn't be shaken.

Grammatical Forms of soundness

• plural: soundnesses
• comparative: soundnessier
• superlative: most sound
• present tense: sound
• future tense: will sound
• perfect tense: have sounded
• continuous tense: is sounding
• singular: soundness
• positive degree: sound
• infinitive: to sound
• gerund: sounding
• participle: sounded

Origin and Evolution of soundness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'soundness' originated from Old English, derived from the word 'sund' meaning 'sound, healthy, whole'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'soundness' has evolved to encompass not just physical health but also mental and financial stability, as well as the quality of being logical or well-founded.