stability
gb/stəbˈɪlɪti/ us/stəbˈɪlɪti/
B1
English
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Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
state
1
state of being steady
When something stays the same and does not move or change suddenly.
Usage pattern:
[something] has stability
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stability' with 'ability'. 'Stability' is about being steady, not about skill.
Synonyms
steadiness (Focuses on the consistent and unchanging nature of something.)
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firmness (Emphasizes physical or figurative resistance to change or movement.)
Antonyms
instability (Refers to a tendency to change, fall apart, or become uncertain.)
Collocations
economic stability
|political stability
|emotional stability
|long-term stability
|structural stability
Themes
science
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The country's economic stability attracted foreign investors.
- A tripod provides stability for the camera.
- Her emotional stability helped her through difficult times.
- The bridge's stability was tested during the earthquake.
- Political stability is essential for development.
Learner examples
- The table has good stability and does not move.
- Our country needs political stability.
- He showed emotional stability during the crisis.
- The chair lost its stability when one leg broke.
Grammar
Dictionary form
stability
IPA
GB/stəbˈɪlɪti/
US/stəbˈɪlɪti/
Syllables & stress
sta - bil - ity (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bil)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: stability
- Plural: stabilities, stability
Word family
Forms
stabilities
noun
Related words
stabilization
noun
stably
adverb
stabilizer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
destabilization
noun
Expressions
economic stability
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk stəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
steady condition of an economy
When a country's money and jobs stay steady without big problems.
Examples
- Economic stability is important for attracting investors.
- The new policies aim to ensure long-term economic stability.
emotional stability
1/ɪmˈoʊʃənəl stəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
steady emotional state
When a person stays calm and does not have big mood changes.
Examples
- Her emotional stability helped her handle the pressure.
- Meditation can improve emotional stability.
political stability
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl stəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
steady condition of government
When a country's government is strong and does not change often or have big problems.
Examples
- Political stability is necessary for social progress.
- The region has enjoyed political stability for over a decade.