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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Lee Ying Shan,sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
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Lee Ying Shan,sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The Philippines declared a national emergency as fuel shortages caused by the war in Iran threatened its economic stability, one of a number of Asian nations scrambling to address a looming lack of energy.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Those familiar with Minnelli’s chaotic late period might be surprised to learn that she was initially perceived as a pillar of stability.
—Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
The good news for the industry is there appears to be more stability for the local Middle Eastern airlines that largely suspended services at the start of the war as various countries in the region closed their airspace.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
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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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