stability
stuh-BIH-lih-tee
Stability (noun) means the state of being steady, firmly established, and resistant to sudden change. Example: “The new government promised economic stability.”
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The state of being steady, firmly established, and resistant to sudden change.
"The new government promised economic stability."
"The bridge's design gives it excellent stability in high winds."
"Children need stability at home to feel safe and secure."
How to use stability
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing steady and unlikely to collapse, change, or fail.
Common pairings
financial stability
emotional stability
political stability
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- stabilities
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Etymology
From Old French stabilité, from Latin stabilitas, meaning "firmness" or "steadfastness."
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What does “stability” mean?
The word “stability” means the state of being steady, firmly established, and resistant to sudden change. In plain terms, being steady and unlikely to collapse, change, or fail.
How do you pronounce “stability”?
“Stability” is pronounced stuh-BIH-lih-tee (/stəˈbɪlɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “stability” in a sentence?
Here is “stability” used in a sentence: “The new government promised economic stability.”
What part of speech is “stability”?
“Stability” is a noun.
Where does the word “stability” come from?
The word “stability” comes from Latin. From Old French stabilité, from Latin stabilitas, meaning "firmness" or "steadfastness.".
Is “stability” a common word?
“Stability” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between 'stability' and 'balance'?
Stability is the overall state of being steady, firmly established, and resistant to sudden change. Balance is an even distribution of weight or forces that helps keep something steady, so good balance often contributes to stability.
What is the opposite of 'stability'?
The main opposite is 'instability,' meaning a tendency to change, shake, or collapse. In contexts like markets or moods, 'volatility' is also used to describe the opposite of stability.
What is the difference between 'stability' and 'consistency'?
Stability is about staying steady and resisting sudden change or disturbance. Consistency is about staying the same over time and behaving in a predictable, uniform way, so something can be consistent without necessarily being stable under pressure.
Is 'stability' countable or uncountable?
'Stability' is an uncountable noun, so it has no plural and takes no 'a,' as in 'political stability' or 'a lack of stability.' Avoid forms like 'a stability' or 'stabilities' in standard usage.
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