Entry Word: stability

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged <the bridge was designed with such great stability that it supposedly will not collapse even under the harshest weather conditions>

Synonyms firmness, soundness, steadiness, strength, sturdiness

Related Words dependability, durability, reliability; solidity, solidness; cohesion, toughness

Near Antonyms insecurity, weakness

Antonyms instability, unsoundness, unsteadiness

2 the state of continuing without change <the stability of the regime is in jeopardy> — see constancy 1