Stability
noun
The state of being steady and not changing or moving.
The stability of the economy is important for the country's growth.
noun
The ability to remain balanced and not fall.
The stability of a building is checked before renting it out.
noun
The situation in which a system is able to return to its original state after a disturbance.
The stability of the ecosystem was disturbed due to the new factory in town.
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Academic
noun
The quality of being dependable or reliable.
The prime minister wants stability in the government.
noun
The state of being steady and not changing or moving.
The stability of the economy is important for the country's growth.
noun
The ability to remain balanced and not fall.
The stability of a building is checked before renting it out.
noun
The situation in which a system is able to return to its original state after a disturbance.
The stability of the ecosystem was disturbed due to the new factory in town.
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The quality of being dependable or reliable.
The prime minister wants stability in the government.
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Economic Context
Used to highlight predictable performance in finance or business, not just physical steadiness.
The new policy should improve the stability of the marketplace.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Connotation
Sometimes implies boring predictability when discussed in creative or personal contexts.
Artists often sacrifice stability for spontaneity.
Pro Tip 1/2Economic Context
Used to highlight predictable performance in finance or business, not just physical steadiness.
The new policy should improve the stability of the marketplace.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Connotation
Sometimes implies boring predictability when discussed in creative or personal contexts.
Artists often sacrifice stability for spontaneity.
Pro Tip 1/2Economic Context
Used to highlight predictable performance in finance or business, not just physical steadiness.
The new policy should improve the stability of the marketplace.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Connotation
Sometimes implies boring predictability when discussed in creative or personal contexts.
Artists often sacrifice stability for spontaneity.
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How bees help plants...
than with species in other modules. Think of them like social cliques. A plant or pollinator dying off will effect the species in its module, but those effects will be less severe on the rest of the network. Why's all that important? Because plant pollinator network structure effects the stability of ecosystems.
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Why the Arctic is...
For the rest of the year, when sunlight is scarce, the increased moisture and clouds actually warm the surface by trapping the Earth's heat, turning the feedback loop positive for all but a couple of months. While negative feedback loops encourage stability by pushing a system towards equilibrium,
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Where is Africa in our...
contributing to peace and stability on the continent another hundred have contributed to finally in cures to some of Africa's most ailing health problems a thousand have become entrepreneurs and created millions of jobs others have become central bank governors university
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The wicked wit of Jane...
about romantic, filial, and financial stability, and they resolve them without sacrificing their values– or their sense of humor. Of course, these characters are far from perfect. They often think they have all the answers. And by telling the story from their perspective,
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Mosasaurs 101 PIPE National...
were no larger than a dolphin. Yet most species, no matter how large or small, could be characterized by a long serpentine body with a powerful tail which they moved side to side as they slithered through the water. They had paddles that were likely used for stability
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Where are all the...
We are able to be here now because Earth's previous inhabitants enjoyed four billion years of good weather -- ups and downs but more or less clement. But long-term climate stability is strange, if only because astronomical influences
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What “Machiavellian”...
except insofar as it’s helpful or harmful to maintaining power. For instance, princes are told to consider all the atrocities necessary to seize power, and to commit them in a single stroke to ensure future stability.
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How I learned to read --...
It's a lifestyle. Financial stability is a byproduct of a proper lifestyle. A financially sound incarcerated person can become a taxpaying citizen, and a financially sound taxpaying citizen can remain one.
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Why is biodiversity so...
each packed with interconnected species. Every link provides stability to the next, strengthening biodiversity's weave. That weave is further reinforced by the genetic diversity within individual species,
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Peter van Uhm: Why I...
it brings home even more clearly that a gun is not some macho instrument to brag about. I stand here today to tell you about the use of the gun as an instrument of peace and stability.
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How bees help plants...
than with species in other modules. Think of them like social cliques. A plant or pollinator dying off will effect the species in its module, but those effects will be less severe on the rest of the network. Why's all that important? Because plant pollinator network structure effects the stability of ecosystems.
Video examples
Why the Arctic is...
For the rest of the year, when sunlight is scarce, the increased moisture and clouds actually warm the surface by trapping the Earth's heat, turning the feedback loop positive for all but a couple of months. While negative feedback loops encourage stability by pushing a system towards equilibrium,
Video examples
Where is Africa in our...
contributing to peace and stability on the continent another hundred have contributed to finally in cures to some of Africa's most ailing health problems a thousand have become entrepreneurs and created millions of jobs others have become central bank governors university
Video examples
The wicked wit of Jane...
about romantic, filial, and financial stability, and they resolve them without sacrificing their values– or their sense of humor. Of course, these characters are far from perfect. They often think they have all the answers. And by telling the story from their perspective,
Video examples
Mosasaurs 101 PIPE National...
were no larger than a dolphin. Yet most species, no matter how large or small, could be characterized by a long serpentine body with a powerful tail which they moved side to side as they slithered through the water. They had paddles that were likely used for stability
Video examples
Where are all the...
We are able to be here now because Earth's previous inhabitants enjoyed four billion years of good weather -- ups and downs but more or less clement. But long-term climate stability is strange, if only because astronomical influences
Video examples
What “Machiavellian”...
except insofar as it’s helpful or harmful to maintaining power. For instance, princes are told to consider all the atrocities necessary to seize power, and to commit them in a single stroke to ensure future stability.
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How I learned to read --...
It's a lifestyle. Financial stability is a byproduct of a proper lifestyle. A financially sound incarcerated person can become a taxpaying citizen, and a financially sound taxpaying citizen can remain one.
Video examples
Why is biodiversity so...
each packed with interconnected species. Every link provides stability to the next, strengthening biodiversity's weave. That weave is further reinforced by the genetic diversity within individual species,
Video examples
Peter van Uhm: Why I...
it brings home even more clearly that a gun is not some macho instrument to brag about. I stand here today to tell you about the use of the gun as an instrument of peace and stability.
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Simon Sinek
English Author
My sister made certain choices about the life she wanted. Those choices include a steady job, a husband and children. But balance and stability come at a cost. It is harder for her to be spontaneous. It is harder to just up and leave.
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Tom Cruise
American Actor
It's well known I'm a Scientologist, and that has helped me to find that inner peace in my life and it's something that has given me great stability and tools that I use.
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Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
The team needs a leader to handle everything with rules and constant stability. Mourinho is the ideal man for that job, and we are delighted about it.
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Michel de Montaigne
French Philosopher
Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul.
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Michael Leunig
Australian Cartoonist
Emotional stability has not been America's gift to the world.
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Jovenel Moise
Haitian Politician
We need peace and stability to encourage people to vote.
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Tan Cheng Bock
Singaporean Politician
The most important thing for Singapore is stability.
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Mohammed Morsi
Egyptian Politician
Conflict does not lead to stability in the world.
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Yoshihide Suga
Japanese Politician
Exchange-rate stability is extremely important.
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Hawa Abdi
Somali Activist
Women can build stability. We can make peace.
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Simon Sinek
English Author
My sister made certain choices about the life she wanted. Those choices include a steady job, a husband and children. But balance and stability come at a cost. It is harder for her to be spontaneous. It is harder to just up and leave.
Quote examples
Tom Cruise
American Actor
It's well known I'm a Scientologist, and that has helped me to find that inner peace in my life and it's something that has given me great stability and tools that I use.
Quote examples
Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
The team needs a leader to handle everything with rules and constant stability. Mourinho is the ideal man for that job, and we are delighted about it.
Quote examples
Michel de Montaigne
French Philosopher
Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul.
Quote examples
Michael Leunig
Australian Cartoonist
Emotional stability has not been America's gift to the world.
Quote examples
Jovenel Moise
Haitian Politician
We need peace and stability to encourage people to vote.
Quote examples
Tan Cheng Bock
Singaporean Politician
The most important thing for Singapore is stability.
Quote examples
Mohammed Morsi
Egyptian Politician
Conflict does not lead to stability in the world.
Quote examples
Yoshihide Suga
Japanese Politician
Exchange-rate stability is extremely important.
Quote examples
Hawa Abdi
Somali Activist
Women can build stability. We can make peace.
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