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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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
The head coach made tweaks against Sunderland before the international break, bringing his attacking midfielders closer to his striker to increase central stability.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The sense of economic precarity is coming from many different directions, with indications that many think middle-class stability is falling out of reach.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
The project was built over 10 years, during which the architects combined local materials with advanced engineering to ensure the building’s striking, floating appearance was matched by practical functionality and structural stability.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stability
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stability. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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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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