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

Synonyms of stability

• reliability
• strength

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Morocco also offers American investors a rare combination of political stability, strategic geographic positioning and access to more than 2 billion consumers through its FTAs. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026

But those jobs currently have a PR problem – despite offering ample stability and good pay, too many workers assume the opposite and avoid these jobs. — Svenja Gudell, Fortune, 18 July 2026

There is a stability to Spain that resembles a club team at times, with De la Fuente having worked with many of this squad across the past decade during his time in the country’s youth setup. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Iraq has achieved a measure of stability, but still struggles on many fronts after a long, brutal war. — Greg Myre, NPR, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stability

• ability
• agility
• civility
• debility
• docility
• ductility
• facility
• fertility
• fragility
• futility
• gentility
• hostility

Kids Definition

stability

noun

sta·​bil·​i·​ty stə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

plural stabilities

: the condition of being stable

Medical Definition

stability

noun

sta·​bil·​i·​ty stə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

plural stabilities

: the quality, state, or degree of being stable

emotional stability

chemical stability