SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
stability
noun
The ability to remain steady or resist disruptive change.
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Steadiness
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Usage distinction
Return to topStability concerns resistance to disruption or change. Resilience emphasizes recovery after disruption, and durability concerns lasting over time.
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See stability in use
A consistent timetable brought stability to the rehearsal process.
The editor valued stability because contributors needed a dependable place to find the current files throughout the term.
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- STABILITY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
- Princeton WordNet 3.0: wn30-n-04738641, wn30-n-04778401, wn30-n-13970124
How the synonym reference was prepared / WordNet 3.0 license