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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Chris Carosa, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Advocates argue that this framework has provided the foundation for decades of stability and prosperity, while critics question its fairness and relevance in today’s multipolar world.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
In this loss of stability, the two sisters work to dissolve their despair and bond over their divergent paths toward healing.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Averaging student enrollment counts over several years to establish funding levels has existed for years to provide stability for students in districts with declining enrollment.
—Bret Miles, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stability. Accessed 22 Mar. 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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