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stability

noun

sta·​bil·​i·​ty stə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce stability (audio)
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

Example Sentences

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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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stability was in the 14th century

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