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stability
noun sta·bil·i·ty \stə-ˈbi-lə-tē\
: the quality or state of something that is not easily changed or likely to change
: the quality or state of something that is not easily moved
: the quality or state of someone who is emotionally or mentally healthy
plural sta·bil·i·ties
Full Definition of STABILITY
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being stable: 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
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First Known Use of STABILITY
14th century
Related to STABILITY
- Synonyms
- firmness, soundness, strength, sturdiness
- Antonyms
- insecurity, instability, precariousness, shakiness, unstableness, unsteadiness
Rhymes with STABILITY
STABILITY Defined for Kids
stability
noun sta·bil·i·ty \stə-ˈbi-lə-tē\
plural sta·bil·i·ties
Definition of STABILITY for Kids
: the condition of being reliable or unlikely to change suddenly or greatly
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stability
noun sta·bil·i·ty \stə-ˈbil-ət-ē\
plural sta·bil·i·ties
Medical Definition of STABILITY
: the quality, state, or degree of being stable <emotional stability> <chemical stability>
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