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- [stuh-bil-i-tee]
- /stəˈbɪl ɪ ti/
- /stəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stuh-bil-i-tee]
- /stəˈbɪl ɪ ti/
Definitions of stability word
- noun plural stability the state or quality of being stable. 1
- noun plural stability firmness in position. 1
- noun plural stability continuance without change; permanence. 1
- noun plural stability Chemistry. resistance or the degree of resistance to chemical change or disintegration. 1
- noun plural stability resistance to change, especially sudden change or deterioration: The stability of the economy encourages investment. 1
- noun plural stability steadfastness; constancy, as of character or purpose: The job calls for a great deal of emotional stability. 1
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Origin of stability
First appearance:
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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Parts of speech for Stability
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stability popularity
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".
stability usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stability
noun stability
- absoluteness — the quality of being absolute
- apposition — If two noun groups referring to the same person or thing are in apposition, one is placed immediately after the other, with no conjunction joining them, as in 'Her father, Nigel, left home three months ago.'
- ballast — Ballast is any substance that is used in ships or hot-air balloons to make them heavier and more stable. Ballast usually consists of water, sand, or iron.
- brute force — physical strength, power
- composure — Composure is the appearance or feeling of calm and the ability to control your feelings.
Antonyms for stability
noun stability
- capriciousness — subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic: He's such a capricious boss I never know how he'll react.
- changeability — liable to change or to be changed; variable.
- concours — a contest, esp the concours d'élégance
- conflict — Conflict is serious disagreement and argument about something important. If two people or groups are in conflict, they have had a serious disagreement or argument and have not yet reached agreement.
- disequilibrium — lack of equilibrium; imbalance.
Top questions with stability
- what does stability mean?
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- how did hongwu bring stability to china?
- what is the definition of stability?
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- how are balance and stability different concepts?
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