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. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Fixedness; -- as opposed to fluidity. [ 1913 Webster ]
Since fluidness and stability are contrary qualities. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Steadiness; stableness; constancy; immovability; firmness. [ 1913 Webster ]