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stability

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of stability

1 the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
  • The bridge was designed with such great stability that it supposedly will not collapse even under the harshest weather conditions.
Synonyms of stability

firmness, soundness, strength, sturdiness
Words Related to stability

dependability, durability, reliability

solidity, solidness

cohesion, toughness
Near Antonyms of stability

insubstantiality, unsoundness, unsubstantiality

weakness
Antonyms of stability

insecurity, instability, precariousness, shakiness, unstableness, unsteadiness
2 the state of continuing without change
  • The stability of the regime is in jeopardy.
Synonyms of stability

changelessness, constancy, fixedness, immutability, immutableness, invariability, steadiness, unchangeableness
Words Related to stability

consistency, regularity, sameness, uniformity

durability, enduringness, lastingness, permanence
Near Antonyms of stability

inconsistence, inconsistency, irregularity, unevenness

evanescence, impermanence
Antonyms of stability

capriciousness, changeability, changeableness, fickleness, instability, mutability, unpredictability, unsteadiness, variability, variableness, volatileness, volatility

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