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| Stability | Stability \Sta*bil"i*ty\ (st[.a]*b[i^]l"[i^]*t[y^]), n. [L. stabilitas; cf. F. stabilit['e]. See {Stable}, a.] 1. The state or quality of being stable, or firm; steadiness; stableness; firmness; strength to stand without being moved or overthrown; as, the stability of a structure; the stability of a throne or a constitution. [1913 Webster] 2. Steadiness or firmness of character; firmness of resolution or purpose; the quality opposite to {fickleness}, {irresolution}, or {inconstancy}; constancy; steadfastness; as, a man of little stability, or of unusual stability. [1913 Webster] 3. Fixedness; -- as opposed to {fluidity}. [1913 Webster] Since fluidness and stability are contrary qualities. --Boyle. [1913 Webster] Syn: Steadiness; stableness; constancy; immovability; firmness. [1913 Webster] |
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