stability

Stability is the state of being resistant to change and not prone to wild fluctuations in emotion.

(noun)

An example of stability is a calm, stable life where you don't have wild ups and downs.

See stability in Webster's New World College Dictionary

the state or quality of being stable, or fixed; steadiness
firmness of character, purpose, or resolution
1. resistance to change; permanence
2. resistance to chemical decomposition
1. composure; self-possession
2. mental soundness; sanity
the capacity of an object to return to equilibrium or to its original position after having been displaced
R.C.Ch. a vow binding Benedictine monks until death to the monastery where they join the order

Origin: ME stablete < OFr stableté < L stabilitas

See stability in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. sta·bil·i·ties

The state or quality of being stable, especially:
a. Resistance to change, deterioration, or displacement.
b. Constancy of character or purpose; steadfastness.
c. Reliability; dependability.
The ability of an object, such as a ship or aircraft, to maintain equilibrium or resume its original, upright position after displacement, as by the sea or strong winds.
Roman Catholic Church A vow committing a Benedictine monk to one monastery for life.

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