stability

noun

sta·​bil·​i·​ty stə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce stability (audio)
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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But if our leaders continue down this path, Florida risks falling further behind, not just in education rankings, but in job creation, workforce development and economic stability. Lissette Fernandez, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025 The Sorenson Impact Foundation invests in high-impact companies that are tackling pressing challenges across sectors for low-income communities, with an emphasis on creating paths to greater economic opportunity and stability. The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Recent developments in the electricity trade between the U.S. and Canada highlight its critical role not just in energy supply but also in international relations and economic stability. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025 That package upsizes carbon-ceramic brakes at all four wheels, adds an electronic limited-slip differential, and offers four sub-settings within Corsa mode to steadily ease back on stability and traction oversight. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stability

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stability was in the 14th century

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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stability. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

stability

noun
sta·​bil·​i·​ty stə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce stability (audio)
plural stabilities
: the condition of being stable

Medical Definition

stability

noun
sta·​bil·​i·​ty stə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce stability (audio)
plural stabilities
: the quality, state, or degree of being stable
emotional stability
chemical stability

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