Sta*bil"i*ty (?), n. [L.
stabilitas; cf. F. stabilité. See Stable,
a.] 1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Fixedness; -- as opposed to
fluidity.
Since fluidness and stability are contary
qualities.
Boyle.
Syn. -- Steadiness; stableness; constancy; immovability;
firmness.
Sta*bil"i*ty (?), n. [L.
stabilitas; cf. F. stabilité. See Stable,
a.] 1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Fixedness; -- as opposed to
fluidity.
Since fluidness and stability are contary
qualities.
Boyle.
Syn. -- Steadiness; stableness; constancy; immovability;
firmness.
