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- [in-stuh-bil-i-tee]
- /ˌɪn stəˈbɪl ɪ ti/
- /ˌɪn.stəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-stuh-bil-i-tee]
- /ˌɪn stəˈbɪl ɪ ti/
Definitions of instability word
- noun instability the quality or state of being unstable; lack of stability or firmness. 1
- noun instability the tendency to behave in an unpredictable, changeable, or erratic manner: emotional instability. 1
- noun instability Lack of stability; the state of being unstable. 1
- noun instability uncertain state 1
- noun instability emotional unpredictability 1
- uncountable noun instability Instability is the quality of being unstable. 0
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Origin of instability
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English instabilite < Latin instabilitās. See in-3, stability
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Parts of speech for Instability
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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instability popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for instability
noun instability
- anxiety — Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
- vulnerability — capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon: a vulnerable part of the body.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- fluctuation — continual change from one point or condition to another.
- uncertainty — the state of being uncertain; doubt; hesitancy: His uncertainty gave impetus to his inquiry.
Antonyms for instability
noun instability
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- constancy — Constancy is the quality of staying the same even though other things change.
- soundness — free from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.; in good condition; healthy; robust: a sound heart; a sound mind.
- stability — the state or quality of being stable.
- steadfastness — fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
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