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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JSTOR Daily, 27 Oct. 2025
That is mainly because injuries have regularly undermined his desire for selection stability.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Solutions involve faster heating/cooling methods, long-term stability testing, and lightweight conductive alternatives like polymers or nanocarbons.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Nashville's home sales data shows stability, with a 2% year-over-year increase in closings despite more inventory.
—Collyn Wainwright, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stability. Accessed 31 Oct. 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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