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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In both cases, America represents opportunity, stability, and a chance to fully belong.
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Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
The steel-rod reinforcement does double duty keeping joints tight and gap free and adding stability at each corner as well as anchoring the home to the ground.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
In both cases, America represents opportunity, stability, and a chance to fully belong.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The reason for the quick and seamless installation is that the actual features are likely already present on your system; Microsoft has been delivering new features in a dormant state via monthly security and stability updates over the past year.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 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 8 Sep. 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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