soundness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est en bon état, sans dommage ni dégradation ; également utilisé pour qualifier le bon sens, la justesse ou la validité logique, ainsi que la vigueur ou le tonus de tissus sains.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being in good condition, free from damage or decay; also used to describe the quality of being prudent, sensible, or logically valid, as well as the firmness or tone of healthy tissue.

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1. Structural integrityB2formal

   A state or condition of being free from damage, decay, or defects.

   Intégrité structurelle

   • The engineer inspected the bridge for soundness before reopening it.
   • The soundness of the building's foundation was confirmed after the earthquake.
   • Regular maintenance ensures the soundness of the aircraft.

   Synonymesdurabilityfirmnessintegrityrobustnesssoliditystability

   Antonymesdecaydefectivenessfragilityinstabilityunsoundnessweakness

2. Prudence and sensibilityB2formal

   The quality of being based on good judgment, logic, and sensible reasoning.

   Sens du jugement, justesse de raisonnement

   • The soundness of his financial advice saved them from bankruptcy.
   • Her argument lacked soundness because it was based on false assumptions.
   • The committee questioned the soundness of the proposed policy.

   Synonymesjudiciousnessprudencereasonablenesssagacitysensiblenesswisdom

   Antonymesabsurdityfollyfoolishnessillogicimprudenceinjudiciousnessirrationalitynonsenseunsoundness

3. Physical health and toneC1formal

   The muscle tone and healthy condition of bodily tissue.

   Bon état physique et tonicité

   • The doctor noted the soundness of the patient's muscle tissue after recovery.
   • Regular exercise contributes to the soundness of your cardiovascular system.
   • The soundness of his lungs was remarkable for a man his age.

   Synonymesfitnesshealthrobustnessvigorvitalitywellbeing