stabilities
|sta/bil/i/ties|
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/stəˈbɪlɪtiz/
(stability)
firmness, steadiness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stability' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'stabilitas', where 'stabilis' meant 'firm or steadfast'.
Historical Evolution
'stabilitas' transformed into the Old French word 'stabilité', and eventually became the modern English word 'stability' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'firmness or steadfastness', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the plural form of 'stability', referring to the state of being stable or the quality of being unchanging.
The stabilities of different materials were tested under various conditions.
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