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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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Stock market futures slumped and bond yields spiked amid concerns over financial and economic stability brought on by the tit-for-tat exchange between the two nations.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
The expansion of methane gas pipelines—and other gas expansion infrastructure—is not only a step in the wrong direction, but also a direct threat to public health, climate stability, and environmental justice.
—Sharon E. Lewis, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
While concerns regarding unfair trade competition at the cost of U.S. manufacturers and workers are significant, experts say the tariffs have brought forth concerns about stability in the U.S. market.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stability. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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