stability

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est stable, c'est-à-dire ferme, durable et résistant aux changements ou aux fluctuations, employé notamment pour évoquer l'ordre social, l'équilibre émotionnel ou l'intégrité structurelle.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being firm, steadfast, and resistant to change or variation, often used in contexts of social order, emotional steadiness, or structural integrity.

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1. Firmness and steadfastnessB2formal

   The quality or attribute of being firm, steady, and not easily moved or changed.

   Stabilité (fermeté et constance)

   • The bridge was designed for maximum stability during storms.
   • Her emotional stability helped her through the crisis.
   • The table lacks stability because one leg is shorter.

   Synonymesbalanceequilibriumfirmnesssecuritysoliditysteadfastnesssteadinessstrength

   Antonymesinstabilityunsteadinessvolatilitywaveringweakness

2. Social orderB2formal

   A state of order and continuity within a society or system, free from sudden disruption.

   stabilité sociale

   • The government worked to maintain economic stability.
   • Social stability is essential for a country's development.
   • The treaty brought political stability to the region.

   Synonymesbalancecontinuityequilibriumorderpeacesecurity

   Antonymeschaosdisorderinstabilityturmoilunrest

3. Endurance and consistencyB2formal

   The quality of being enduring and free from significant change or variation over time.

   stabilité (persistance et constance)

   • The stability of the currency is crucial for trade.
   • Scientists measured the stability of the chemical compound.
   • Long-term stability in the climate is rare.

   Synonymesconsistencyconstancydurabilityfirmnesspermanencereliabilitysoliditysteadiness

   Antonymeschangeabilityfluctuationinconstancyinstabilityunsteadinessvariabilityvolatility