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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Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
These trends don’t necessarily signal a full downturn, but the Bank of England warns that the UK jobs market is starting to cool, and stability is beginning to feel fragile across several sectors.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The government has met all revenue targets and is set to announce a strong sovereign rating from Standard & Poor’s, further cementing its economic stability.
—Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Continue alternating these knee raises as the abs provide stability for 12 repetitions, two sets.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 July 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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