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stability
[stuh-bil-i-tee]
noun
plural
stabilitiesthe state or quality of being stable.
firmness in position.
continuance without change; permanence.
Chemistry.resistance or the degree of resistance to chemical change or disintegration.
resistance to change, especially sudden change or deterioration.
The stability of the economy encourages investment.
steadfastness; constancy, as of character or purpose.
The job calls for a great deal of emotional stability.
Synonyms: , , , , ,Aeronautics.the ability of an aircraft to return to its original flying position when abruptly displaced.
Roman Catholic Church.a vow taken by a Benedictine monk, binding him to residence for life in the same monastery in which he made the vow.
stability
/ əˈɪɪɪ /
noun
the quality of being stable
the ability of an aircraft to resume its original flight path after inadvertent displacement
meteorol
the condition of an air or water mass characterized by no upward movement
the degree of susceptibility of an air mass to disturbance by convection currents
ecology the ability of an ecosystem to resist change
electrical engineering the ability of an electrical circuit to cope with changes in the operational conditions
a vow taken by every Benedictine monk attaching him perpetually to the monastery where he is professed
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonstability noun
- overstability noun
- self-stability noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of stability1
Example Sentences
But turn-of-the-millennium twee passed off its intrepid hopefulness with fully fleshed characters whose ambitions for stability looked just like ours.
A moment that has big implications for the world's security and stability, as well as how we pay our way.
Posting on X, Lammy also stressed stability in the Middle East was "vital" for global security.
He has run roughshod through the rules-based world order that forged the foundation for global stability and security in the aftermath of World War II.
District Judge David O. Carter has since restored access to the team’s access to its home stadium, providing stability they needed during the season.
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