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ility

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An abstract quality that good software should exhibit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

Examples

  • One reason to use software libraries is that the authors have had time to add ilities in addition to the basic functionality.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the common suffix of various desirable qualities, e.g. testability, reliability.