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

• firmness
• soundness
• strength
• sturdiness

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

This note of relative stability, with space granted for a Russian doll–like layering of experience, offers a serene conclusion to a book that takes up the fundamental shiftiness of the self. —Hazlitt, 12 June 2024

But this falls short as well because of overly tight controls on currency flows, an exchange rate that does not freely float, significantly underdeveloped financial markets, and concerns of political stability. —The Enquirer, 12 June 2024

If that leads to broader uncertainty about politics and policies, that’s a threat to the stability investors and businesses need to see in the region. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune Europe, 10 June 2024

Using a vehicle with a disabled stability system could increase the likelihood of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday. —Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 9 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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