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

• 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

Before referrals were halted, the effort that placed people at the Civic had already moved hard-to-reach homeless people from the street to a shelter space and, in many cases, then on to long-term housing and stability. —Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2025

Traditional planning approaches are no longer enough to maintain stability. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025

For those seeking tax-efficient income, portfolio stability, smart diversification, munis deserve a closer look. —Paul Malloy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025

Johnson hopes developments like the lofts will add stability to the neighborhood so that children growing up in Milwaukee do not need to relocate because of housing insecurity. —Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025

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