stability
pronunciation
How to pronounce stability in British English:
UK [stəˈbɪləti]
How to pronounce stability in American English:
US [stəˈbɪləti]
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- Noun:
- the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
- a stable order
- the quality of being free from change or variation
Word Origin
- stability (n.)
- mid-14c., "firmness of resolve, mental equilibrium" (of persons), from Old French stablete, establete "firmness, solidity, stability; durability, constancy" (Modern French stabilité), from Latin stabilitatem (nominative stabilitas) "a standing fast, firmness," figuratively "security, steadfastness," from stabilis "steadfast, firm" (see stable (adj.)). In physical sense, "state of being difficult to overthrow, power of remaining upright," it is recorded from early 15c. Meaning "continuance in the same state" is from 1540s.
Synonym
changelessness unchangeableness pursuance maintenance continuity immutability perpetuation permanence perseverance
Example
- 1. Stability is the foundation of continual growth .
- 2. Performance and stability are the highest priorities .
- 3. They presumably fear jeopardising the stability of their renegade ally .
- 4. Among those are stability and a willingness to stick with a long-term vision .
- 5. Stability is a quintessentially conservative aim .