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单词 stability
释义

stability

noun

sta·​bil·​i·​ty stə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce stability (audio)
plural stabilities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being stable: such as
a
: the strength to stand or endure : firmness
b
: the property of a body that causes it when disturbed from a condition of equilibrium or steady motion to develop forces or moments that restore the original condition
c
: resistance to chemical change or to physical disintegration
2
: residence for life in one monastery

Synonyms

  • firmness
  • soundness
  • strength
  • sturdiness
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Example Sentences

the country's political and economic stability Test the platform for stability before using it. There are some questions about the applicant's mental stability.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

stability

noun

sta·​bil·​i·​ty stə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce stability (audio)
plural stabilities
: the condition of being reliable or unlikely to change suddenly or greatly

Medical Definition

stability

noun

sta·​bil·​i·​ty stə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce stability (audio)
plural stabilities
: the quality, state, or degree of being stable
emotional stability
chemical stability

stability

noun

1
as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged the bridge was designed with such great stability that it supposedly will not collapse even under the harshest weather conditions

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • reliability
  • strength
  • sturdiness
  • durability
  • dependability
  • solidity
  • soundness
  • cohesion
  • firmness
  • toughness
  • solidness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • instability
  • insecurity
  • precariousness
  • unsteadiness
  • shakiness
  • unsoundness
  • unstableness
  • weakness
  • insubstantiality
  • unsubstantiality
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2
as in consistency
the state of continuing without change the stability of the regime is in jeopardy

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • consistency
  • steadiness
  • invariability
  • fixedness
  • immutability
  • uniformity
  • durability
  • changelessness
  • unchangeableness
  • permanence
  • constancy
  • regularity
  • immutableness
  • lastingness
  • sameness
  • enduringness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • instability
  • volatility
  • unpredictability
  • changeability
  • variability
  • mutability
  • unsteadiness
  • capriciousness
  • fickleness
  • changeableness
  • inconsistency
  • variableness
  • irregularity
  • inconsistence
  • unevenness
  • aperiodicity
  • volatileness
  • impermanence
  • evanescence
  • caducity
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