stability
US /stəˈbɪlɪti/
Definition
the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Investors prefer countries with political stability and a steady economic growth rate.
Word Family
Synonyms
- steadinessfreedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
- permanencethe property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration
- firmnessthe muscle tone of healthy tissue
Collocations
- Easy price stabilityto price stability, meaning to determine the price of
- Medium financial stability of the enterprisedescribing financial stability of the enterprise (involving financial matters)
- Hard macroeconomic stability threatened by high inflationdescribing macroeconomic stability threatened by high inflation (of or relating to macroeconomics)
- Very Hard precarious stability teetering on systemic collapsedescribing precarious stability teetering on systemic collapse (affording no ease or reassurance)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.