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Webster 1913 Edition
Stability
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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Stability
STABILITY
,Noun.
1.
Steadiness; stableness; firmness; strength to stand without being moved or overthrown; as the stability of a throne; the stability of a constitution of government.2.
Steadiness or firmness of character; firmness of resolution or purpose; the qualities opposite to fickleness, irresolution or inconstancy. We say, a man of little stability, or of unusual stability.3.
Fixedness; as opposed to fluidity. [I believe not now used.]Since fluidness and stability are contrary qualities--