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

Synonyms

• firmness
• soundness
• strength
• sturdiness

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The welfare recipients themselves were regarded mainly as a budding underclass—unable to function in the economy and a threat to social stability. —Michael Bernick, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

The abrupt exit Monday of finance minister and longtime Trudeau ally Chrystia Freeland – and her public rebuke of her boss – stunned Canadians and threatened to further unravel the government of a country known for its stability. —Lex Harvey, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024

The United States, which stood firmly behind Israel, hoped for regional stability built on new political possibilities for the Israelis and the Palestinians, normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia, and a defense pact between Washington and Riyadh. —Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024

Mixing the stability of teams’ established businesses with the volatility of tech moonshots proved high-risk. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

stability

noun

sta·​bil·​i·​ty stə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

plural stabilities

: the condition of being stable

Medical Definition

stability

noun

sta·​bil·​i·​ty stə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

plural stabilities

: the quality, state, or degree of being stable

emotional stability

chemical stability