stability
stuh-BIL-i-tee/stəˈbɪlɪti/
- 1The state of being steady and not likely to change or fall over.
Like a chair with four strong legs that does not wobble.
The wide base gives the tower good stability.
Years of stability made the country feel safe to live in.
Similarstableness
Oppositeinstability
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- 2The ability to go back to normal after being pushed or disturbed.
Like a toy that stands back up every time you knock it over.
The boat's stability let it right itself after each big wave.
Good stability helps a small business survive a sudden shock.
Similarresilience, steadiness, equilibrium
Oppositeinstability, volatility
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Origin
It comes from Latin "stabilis," meaning firm or steady, through Old French and Middle English.