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stability Definition

sta·bil·ity (stə bil′ə tē)

noun pl. -·ties

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

Etymology: ME stablete < OFr stableté < L stabilitas

stability Synonyms

stability

n.

  1. Firmness of position

    steadiness, durability, solidity, endurance, substantiality, immobility, suspense, immovability, inaction, establishment, solidness, balance, permanence.

  2. Steadfastness of character

    stableness, aplomb, security, endurance, maturity, constancy, resoluteness, determination, perseverance, adherence, backbone, assurance, resistance; see also confidence 2.

stability Usage Examples

Preposition: of

carbocations: Order of stability of carbocations primary secondary tertiary Note: The symbol " " means " is less than " .

Converse of object

  • threaten: But technologies of connectivity can threaten stability and community.
  • undermine: Transnational terrorism, Jacoby stated, continues to undermine the stability of various nations.
  • maintain: To maintain stability the MPC has an inflation target of 2½ % .
  • ensure: The Civil Service was needed to ensure the stability of the regime.
  • endanger: So nothing we do should endanger the macroeconomic stability that we have enjoyed since 1992.
  • restore: Aurelian ( Emperor of Rome, 270-5 ) had tried to restore currency stability.

Adjective modifier

  • macroeconomic: First, all our economic policies must reinforce macroeconomic stability.
  • macro-economic: Macro-economic stability had created a firm basis for growth in private sector investment.
  • dimensional: The combined extrudate is passed through a standard vulcanisation unit, during which the TPV is said to keep perfect dimensional stability.
  • fiscal: Already we are seeing the rewards of creating a British framework for monetary and fiscal stability.
  • thermal: In addition, careful choice of critical components ensures high thermal stability.
  • long-term: I can assure you I am solidly committed to the long-term stability of our Club.

Modifies a noun

pact: Then there is the question of the growth and stability pact.

Noun used with modifier

  • won: It is a new won and hard won stability which Britain must not take for granted.
  • straight-line: The normal toe-in setting is up to 20 minutes, which provides good straight-line stability.
  • clubhead: Two more Tungsten weights, 2.5 grams each in the extreme heel and toe, enhance MOI for more clubhead stability at impact.
  • slope: This research also includes studies of the migration of gas through sediments, and the effect of gas on marine slope stability.
  • tipper: The first IRTE tipper stability guide was published in 1992.
  • closed-loop: Apply Nyquist's stability theorem, to predict closed-loop stability from open-loop Nyquist or Bode diagrams.