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Stability

The state or quality of being stable, or firm; steadiness; firmness; strength to stand without being moved or overthrown; as, the stability of a structure; the stability of a throne or a constitution.

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Firmness 76% connected

The state or quality of being firm.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Order 76% connected

Regular arrangement; any methodical or established succession or harmonious relation; method; system

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Steadiness 76% connected

The quality or state of being steady.

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Invariance 76% connected

The property of remaining invariable under prescribed or implied conditions.

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Monotony 76% connected

A frequent recurrence of the same tone or sound, producing a dull uniformity; absence of variety, as in speaking or singing.

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Stable 74% connected

Firmly established; not easily moved, shaken, or overthrown; fixed; as, a stable government.

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Stable 74% connected

Firmly established; not easily moved, shaken, or overthrown; fixed; as, a stable government.

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Static 74% connected

Alt. of Statical

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Static 74% connected

Alt. of Statical

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Attribute 4

Constant 66% connected

Firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid.

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Constant 66% connected

Firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid.

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Inconstant 66% connected

Not constant; not stable or uniform; subject to change of character, appearance, opinion, inclination, or purpose, etc.; not firm; unsteady; fickle;…

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Inconstant 66% connected

Not constant; not stable or uniform; subject to change of character, appearance, opinion, inclination, or purpose, etc.; not firm; unsteady; fickle;…

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Synonym 2

Constancy 92% connected

The state or quality of being constant or steadfast; freedom from change; stability; fixedness; immutability; as, the constancy of God in his nature…

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Stableness 92% connected

The quality or state of being stable, or firmly established; stability.

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Instability 94% connected

The quality or condition of being unstable; want of stability, firmness, or steadiness; liability to give way or to fail; insecurity; precariousness;…

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Instability 94% connected

The quality or condition of being unstable; want of stability, firmness, or steadiness; liability to give way or to fail; insecurity; precariousness;…

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