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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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
At 39 years old, Horford will provide excellent stability for the Warriors at center.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Israel’s war against Hamas has brought Gulf states like Qatar directly into the crossfire, raising doubts over the stability and safety of the region for many looking to relocate.
—Emma Graham,hugh Leask, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Researchers at Seoul National University have improved the performance and stability of aqueous zinc-ion batteries by modifying a single molecule in the electrolyte.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stability
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stability. Accessed 2 Oct. 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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