Sta‐bil″i‐ty (stȧ‐bĭl″ĭ‐ty̆), n. [L. stabilitas: cf. F. stabilité. See Stable, a.] 1. The state or quality of being stable, or firm; steadiness; stableness; 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 contrary qualities. Boyle.
Syn. — Steadiness; stableness; constancy; immovability; firmness.