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

The Garmin device demonstrated the best stability, and Whoop also performed per standard. — Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has been talking a big game for months about fighting inflation, but failure to signal an intention to follow through soon has Wall Street questioning his commitment to price stability. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

First, scientists will measure stability boundaries to find out how many protons and neutrons a single nucleus can contain before breaking apart. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

If New Yorkers want less conflict and greater stability, limiting the concentration of power is a good place to start. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 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