Meaning of the word stability in English

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stability

US /stəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /stəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
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Noun

1.

the state of being stable; resistance to change, deterioration, or displacement

Example:
The country is seeking economic stability.
The engineer checked the stability of the bridge.
2.

the property of a body that causes it when disturbed from a condition of equilibrium or steady motion to develop forces or moments that restore the original condition

Example:
Aerodynamic stability is crucial for aircraft design.
The ship's design ensures good transverse stability.
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