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

Most available positions are informal, poorly compensated and offer little stability or room for career growth. —Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025

Cook’s lawyers also argued that allowing her to be fired threatens the bank’s independence and the nation’s economic stability. —Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025

This is because understanding boulder movement also helps assess surface stability, which is crucial for planning habitats, rovers, or even future mining operations. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025

Additionally, the job stability of athletic director Martin Jarmond has come into question, according to program sources. —Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 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