n. [ Auto- + stability. ] (Mechanics) Automatic stability; also, inherent stability. An aëroplane is inherently stable if it keeps in steady poise by virtue of its shape and proportions alone; it is automatically stable if it keeps in steady poise by means of self-operative mechanism. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. Capacity of being odious. [ R. ] Carlyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being incontestable. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. [ L. stabilitas; cf. F. stabilité. See Stable, a. ]
Since fluidness and stability are contrary qualities. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]