Stability — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /stə-ˈbi-lə-tē/ sta·bil·i·ty

Meaning & Definition of Stability

Stability (noun)

  1. the quality, state, or degree of being stable
  2. the strength to stand or endure, firmness
  3. 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

Stability (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: firmness, soundness, strength, sturdiness
    related: dependability, durability, reliability, solidity, solidness, cohesion, toughness
    opposite: insecurity, instability, precariousness, shakiness, unstableness, unsteadiness
    near: insubstantiality, unsoundness, unsubstantiality, weakness

  2. the state of continuing without change

    "the stability of the regime is in jeopardy"

    similar: changelessness, constancy, fixedness, immutability, immutableness, invariability, steadiness, unchangeableness
    related: consistency, regularity, sameness, uniformity, durability, enduringness, lastingness, permanence
    opposite: capriciousness, changeability, changeableness, fickleness, instability, mutability, unpredictability, unsteadiness, variability, variableness, volatileness, volatility
    near: aperiodicity, inconsistence, inconsistency, irregularity, unevenness, caducity, evanescence, impermanence

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stability

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stability:

firmness, soundness, strength, sturdiness, changelessness, constancy, fixedness, immutability, immutableness, invariability, steadiness, unchangeableness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Stability

Words with the opposite meaning of Stability:

insecurity, instability, precariousness, shakiness, unstableness, unsteadiness, capriciousness, changeability, changeableness, fickleness, mutability, unpredictability, variability, variableness, volatileness, volatility

Related Words for Stability

dependability, durability, reliability, solidity, solidness, cohesion, toughness, consistency, regularity, sameness, uniformity, enduringness, lastingness, permanence

Near Antonyms of Stability

insubstantiality, unsoundness, unsubstantiality, weakness, aperiodicity, inconsistence, inconsistency, irregularity, unevenness, caducity, evanescence, impermanence

Word Forms of Stability

Inflections: stabilities

Origin & Etymology of Stability

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Stability

Frequently Asked Questions about Stability

What does "Stability" mean?

"Stability" means the quality, state, or degree of being stable. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality, state, or degree of being stable. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Stability"?

Other words for "Stability" include firmness, soundness, strength, sturdiness, changelessness, constancy, fixedness and immutability. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stability" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Stability"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stability". Common alternatives include firmness, soundness, strength, sturdiness, changelessness, constancy, fixedness, immutability, immutableness and invariability.

What is the opposite of "Stability"?

Antonyms of "Stability" include insecurity, instability, precariousness, shakiness, unstableness, unsteadiness, capriciousness and changeability. Near antonyms include insubstantiality, unsoundness, unsubstantiality and weakness.

How do you use "Stability" in a sentence?

Examples of "Stability" in a sentence: "the bridge was designed with such great stability that it supposedly will not collapse even under the harshest weather conditions"; "the stability of the regime is in jeopardy".

Is "Stability" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Stability" is a noun.

Is "Stability" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Stability" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Stability"?

"Stability" is pronounced /stə-ˈbi-lə-tē/ and divided into syllables as sta·bil·i·ty.