stability
noun
sta·bil·i·ty
stə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural stabilities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being stable: such as
a
: the strength to stand or endure : firmness
b
: the property of a body that causes it when disturbed from a condition of equilibrium or steady motion to develop forces or moments that restore the original condition
c
: resistance to chemical change or to physical disintegration
2
: residence for life in one monastery
Examples of stability in a Sentence
the country's political and economic stability
Test the platform for stability before using it.
There are some questions about the applicant's mental stability.
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Scientists have suggested that Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has the long-term stability required for life to develop.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
In recent years, the Nordic countries have been the envy of the world for their economic success, institutional stability, and consistently high levels of social happiness.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
The money both clubs have spent brings a demand and an expectation for trophy successes, but, as Liverpool demonstrated last season, there is a strength to be drawn from stability.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
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stability
noun
sta·bil·i·ty
stə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural stabilities
: the quality, state, or degree of being stable
emotional stability
chemical stability
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