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UK [stəˈbɪlətɪ] / US noun [uncountable]
1)
a) a situation in which things happen as they should and there are no harmful changes

political/economic/social stability

The rise of nationalism could threaten the stability of Europe.

The manager's first task is to bring some stability to the team.

b) a condition in which someone's mind or emotional state is healthy

The programme helps people with mental illness regain stability.

2) the ability of something to remain balanced and not fall or shake

The new covering will not affect the stability of the roof structure.

3) science the ability of a substance to stay in the same state

English dictionary. 2014.

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