Stability

n.	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.

Noun	1.	stability - the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast Synonyms: stableness Antonyms: unstableness, instability - the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute
	2.	stability - a stable order Antonyms: instability - an unstable order
	3.	stability - the quality of being free from change or variation Synonyms: constancy

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