Reliable
Reliable
Reliable (/rɪˈlaɪəbəl/) is an adjective that describes something or someone as dependable, trustworthy, or consistent in quality or performance. The term is derived from the Latin word "reliabilis", which means "trustworthy" or "reliable".
Etymology
The term "reliable" is derived from the Latin word "reliabilis". The prefix "re-" means "again" or "back", and "liabilis" means "liable". Therefore, "reliable" can be interpreted as "liable again" or "liable back", which implies the concept of dependability or trustworthiness.
Related Terms
- Dependable: A synonym for reliable, often used to describe people or objects that consistently meet expectations.
- Trustworthy: Another synonym for reliable, often used to describe people or entities that can be trusted.
- Consistent: A term often used in conjunction with reliable to describe something that maintains a standard or quality over time.
- Performance: In the context of reliability, performance refers to how well a person, machine, etc., does a particular job or activity.
- Quality: In the context of reliability, quality refers to the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reliable
- Wikipedia's article - Reliable
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