self-stability

self-sta·bil·i·ty

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Definitions of self-stability word

noun plural self-stability the state or quality of being stable. 1
noun plural self-stability firmness in position. 1
noun plural self-stability continuance without change; permanence. 1
noun plural self-stability Chemistry. resistance or the degree of resistance to chemical change or disintegration. 1
noun plural self-stability resistance to change, especially sudden change or deterioration: The stability of the economy encourages investment. 1
noun plural self-stability steadfastness; constancy, as of character or purpose: The job calls for a great deal of emotional stability. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; < Latin stabilitās, equivalent to stabili(s) stable2 + -tās- -ty2; replacing late Middle English stablete < Old French < Latin, as above

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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