stability

Meaning

1. The condition of being stable or in equilibrium, and thus resistant to change.
2. The tendency to recover from perturbations.

Synonyms

firmness

steadiness

durability

constancy

permanence

steadfastness

fixedness

fixity

stableness

strength

solidity

security

consistency

soundness

endurance

equilibrium

immutability

fortitude

courage

balance

stable

sturdiness

unchangeability

reliability

responsibility

stanchness

invariableness

invariance

inviolability

last

lastingness

firm

permanency

perseverance

persistence

poise

power

resistance

robustness

fastness

equable

assurance

stabilization

unvariedness

consistent

staunchness

steadfast

consistence

confidence

certainty

strongness

bearableness

surety

sustainability

unalterability

fortitute

unchangeableness

uniformity

dynamic stability

unexchangeability

hardness

immobility

hardiness

immutableness

incorruptibility

invariability

Pronounced as (IPA)

/stəˈbɪlɪti/

Etymology

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.