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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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Long-term regulatory stability has become a more prominent consideration in location decisions.
—Ivan Houlihan, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
This Ltd later became synonymous with the silver company, which after some initial fits and starts skyrocketed to success, and enjoyed decades of stability and profits.
—Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
The travel industry has long dreamed of stretching out the peak season — not just to earn more, but to make peak-season crowding less of an issue, create more stability for tourism jobs, and smooth out hotel occupancy and rates.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stability. Accessed 17 Nov. 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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