Definitions of stability

1. the quality or attribute of being stable

2. The state or quality of being stable, or firm; steadiness; firmness; strength to stand without being moved or overthrown; as, the stability of a structure; the stability of a throne or a constitution.

3. 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.

4. Fixedness; -- as opposed to fluidity.

5. The state or quality of being stable, or firm; firmness of character; strength of purpose or resolution; fixedness.

6. State of being stable: firmness: steadiness: immovability.

7. Stableness; firmness; steadiness, both physical and moral.

8. Strength to stand without being moved; firmness; immovability; strength of resolution or purpose.