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 of stability

• 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

Paired with battery storage and control software, a solid-state transformer can combine the work of multiple devices to act as a buffer or shock absorber, helping to decouple the chaotic appetite of AI chips from the utility’s need for stability. — Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Today, her challenge extends beyond assisting individual low income nations with fiscal stability to urging wealthy economies to curb national debt and assume greater systemic responsibility. — CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

But that effort must be guided by a clear set of strategic objectives, promote geopolitical stability, and be anchored by the sustained work of experts, not just a handful of financiers. — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

The Egyptian presidency said Cairo was prepared to provide Saudi Arabia with necessary support to defend its security, stability, territorial integrity and Islamic holy sites. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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