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stability

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sta⋅bil⋅i⋅ty

  [stuh-bil-i-tee]
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–noun, plural -ties.
1. the state or quality of being stable.
2. firmness in position.
3. continuance without change; permanence.
4. Chemistry. resistance or the degree of resistance to chemical change or disintegration.
5. resistance to change, esp. sudden change or deterioration: The stability of the economy encourages investment.
6. steadfastness; constancy, as of character or purpose: The job calls for a great deal of emotional stability.
7. Aeronautics. the ability of an aircraft to return to its original flying position when abruptly displaced.
8. Roman Catholic Church. a vow taken by a Benedictine monk, binding him to residence for life in the same monastery in which he made the vow.
Origin:
1400–50; < L stabilitās, equiv. to stabili(s) stabile + -tās- -ty; r. late ME stablete < OF < L, as above

Synonyms:
6. steadiness, strength, soundness, poise, solidity, balance.
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sta·bil·i·ty   (stə-bĭl'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. sta·bil·i·ties

  1. The state or quality of being stable, especially:

    1. Resistance to change, deterioration, or displacement.

    2. Constancy of character or purpose; steadfastness.

    3. Reliability; dependability.

  2. The ability of an object, such as a ship or aircraft, to maintain equilibrium or resume its original, upright position after displacement, as by the sea or strong winds.

  3. Roman Catholic Church A vow committing a Benedictine monk to one monastery for life.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: sta·bil·i·ty
Pronunciation: st&-'bil-&t-E
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
: thequality, state, or degree of being stable stability> stability of a chemical compound or radioactive substance>
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stability sta·bil·i·ty (stə-bĭl'ĭ-tē)
n.
The condition of being stable or resistant to change.

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