stability
Americannoun
plural
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the state or quality of being stable.
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firmness in position.
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continuance without change; permanence.
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Chemistry. resistance or the degree of resistance to chemical change or disintegration.
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resistance to change, especially sudden change or deterioration.
The stability of the economy encourages investment.
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steadfastness; constancy, as of character or purpose.
The job calls for a great deal of emotional stability.
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Aeronautics. the ability of an aircraft to return to its original flying position when abruptly displaced.
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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.
noun
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the quality of being stable
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the ability of an aircraft to resume its original flight path after inadvertent displacement
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meteorol
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the condition of an air or water mass characterized by no upward movement
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the degree of susceptibility of an air mass to disturbance by convection currents
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ecology the ability of an ecosystem to resist change
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electrical engineering the ability of an electrical circuit to cope with changes in the operational conditions
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a vow taken by every Benedictine monk attaching him perpetually to the monastery where he is professed
Other Word Forms
- nonstability noun
- overstability noun
- self-stability noun
Etymology
Origin of stability
First recorded in 1400–50; from Latin stabilitās, from stabili(s) stable 2 + -tās -ty 2; replacing late Middle English stablete, from Old French, from Latin, as above
Example Sentences
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The Gulf monarchies have worked hard to stay on the periphery of Middle East conflict, relying on their stability to attract business, trade and tourism.
From Barron's
"I call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and de-escalation. Failing to do so risks a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability."
From BBC
The president is nonetheless reputed to have brought a degree of stability back to the country scarred by civil war in the 1990s and to a region plagued by conflict.
From Barron's
Some said the move coincided with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, though others cited stability.
Eventually she switched careers, tempted by the salaries and stability of tech startups.
From Los Angeles Times
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