dependability
Use Dependability in a sentence
də adjective
capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.
Related forms
de·pend·a·bil·i·ty, de·pend·a·ble·ness, noun
de·pend·a·bly, adverb
in·ter·de·pend·a·bil·i·ty, noun
in·ter·de·pend·a·ble, adjective
non·de·pend·a·bil·i·ty, noun
non·de·pend·a·ble, adjective
non·de·pend·a·ble·ness, noun
non·de·pend·a·b·ly, adverb
pre·de·pend·a·ble, adjective
un·de·pend·a·bil·i·ty, noun
un·de·pend·a·ble, adjective
un·de·pend·a·ble·ness, noun
un·de·pend·a·b·ly, adverb
Synonyms
trustworthy, trusty, trusted, steadfast, faithful, responsible.
trustworthy, trusty, trusted, steadfast, faithful, responsible.
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dependable (dɪˈpɛndəbəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| able to be depended on; reliable; trustworthy | |
| dependa'bility | |
| —n | |
| de'pendableness | |
| —n | |
| de'pendably | |
| —adv | |
| dependable (dɪˈpɛndəbəl) | |
| —adj | |
| able to be depended on; reliable; trustworthy | |
| dependa'bility | |
| —n | |
| de'pendableness | |
| —n | |
| de'pendably | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
It has proven its dependability in the past and promises to be of benefit to users, throughout the world, far into the future.
Be known for dependability and keep up your end of a bargain.
What makes snow important is not only its volume but also its relative dependability.
Applicants must show dependability in their work history.
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