Word
stability
Phoneticssta·bil·i·ty, stress on the second syllable
US/stəˈbɪɫɪti/
UK/stəbˈɪlɪti/
Definitions
01steady condition
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a situation where things stay the same and do not change in a bad way.
n. the quality of being steady and resistant to sudden change or collapse, often applied to emotions, finances, or politics.
“After years of moving from city to city, she finally found some stability in her life.”
“The central bank's primary objective is to maintain price stability and ensure the long-term health of the national economy.”
Usage
Often used with adjectives like 'economic', 'political', or 'emotional'.
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02physical balance
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. the ability of an object to stay balanced and not fall over.
n. the physical property of being balanced or fixed in place; the capacity of a structure or body to return to equilibrium after being disturbed.
“The wide base of the chair gives it more stability on uneven floors.”
“Engineers tested the bridge's structural stability against high winds and seismic activity to ensure public safety.”
Usage
Common in engineering, physics, and anatomy contexts.
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “stability” in context.
Verb
01. ensure stability
“New regulations were introduced to ensure stability within the banking sector.”
verb + noun
02. maintain stability
“Central banks often intervene in the markets to maintain stability in currency exchange rates.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. economic stability
“The government's primary goal is to restore economic stability after the recent financial crisis.”
adj + noun
04. stability in the south
Real-World Examples
“But significant obstacles to lasting stability remain, particularly the “increasingly damaging restrictions” on women and girls and ongoing terrorism concerns.” “These activities violate Security Council resolution 1701 , adopted as the internationally agreed framework for peace and stability in south Lebanon, helping to bring an end to the country’s 2006 conflict with Israel.” Etymology
From Middle English stabletee, stabilite, from Old French stabilité, from Latin root of stabilitas (“firmness, steadfastness”), from stabilis (“steadfast, firm”). Displaced native Old English staþolfæstnes.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Common
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