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

For athletes, these changes present the opportunity to secure financial stability while honing their skills in a top-tier development environment. —Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

The Mariners have a surplus of capable starting pitchers but little offensive stability. —Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025

Meanwhile, community members in Ingersoll expressed concern over job stability in the current landscape, with the plant’s 1,300 employees comprising a significant chunk of the area's roughly 11,000 residents. —Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025

The brand’s ball wheels were also rigorously tested for stability and comfort. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stability

• ability
• agility
• civility
• debility
• docility
• ductility
• facility
• fertility
• fragility
• futility
• gentility
• hostility

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