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stability

sta·bi·lity

UK/stəˈbɪlɪti/ US/stəˈbɪlɪɾi/ fairly common

noun

1.

the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast

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2.
3.

the quality of being free from change or variation

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Origin

From Middle English stabletee, stabilite, from Old French stabilité, from Latin root of stabilitas (“firmness, steadfastness”), from stabilis (“steadfast, firm”). Displaced native Old English staþolfæstnes.

Phrases

  • angle of vanishing stability
  • continent of stability
  • dimensional stability
  • directional stability
  • electronic stability control
  • Fourier stability analysis
  • island of stability
  • limit of positive stability

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