stability — the state of being stable; firmness in position or continuance without change
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being stable; firmness in position or continuance without change
Pronunciation (IPA): /stəˈbɪləti/
Example Sentences
- My phone's stability improved dramatically after I stopped downloading suspicious apps from '100% Safe Apps Store'.
- The company's financial stability depends on whether customers actually read the terms and conditions.
- The bridge's structural stability has been monitored continuously for over 50 years.
stability
NOUN[/stəˈbɪləti/]
the state of being stable; firmness in position or continuance without change
The lighthouse keeps perfect stability through the raging storm at sea.
The patient's stability reassured the family. (STABLE + QUALITY = STABILITY → the quality of staying steady)
Stability builds capability and often leads to prosperity.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'stabilis' (firm, steadfast), the word entered English through Middle French. It shares the same Indo-European root as 'stand', etymologically conveying the sense of a firm or steady standing position.
Breakdown
stabilis (firm, steadfast) + -ity (state or quality of). The Latin root 'stabilis' derives from 'stare' (to stand), the same source as English 'stand'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone's stability improved dramatically after I stopped downloading suspicious apps from '100% Safe Apps Store'.”
“The company's financial stability depends on whether customers actually read the terms and conditions.”
“The bridge's structural stability has been monitored continuously for over 50 years.”
“Her emotional stability during the crisis impressed everyone in the office.”
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