noun · formal
stability
/stəˈbɪlɪti/sta·BIL·i·ty
the condition of being steady and not changing suddenly; lasting firmness
Examples
“Voters often value political stability over sudden reforms.”
“Economic stability is essential for long-term investment.”
“The company focused on improving the stability of its software after the update.”
Band 8 sentence
“Policy-makers must prioritise social cohesion and economic stability if they want sustainable development rather than short-term gains.”
Collocations
- political stability
- economic stability
- maintain stability
Word family
Common mistakes
a stability of the country→the stability of the country / stability in the country
stable economy→a stable economy / economic stability
more stability than before is needed→greater stability than before is needed
Say it for a higher band
5steady→6stable→7+stability
Synonyms
steadiness
Easily confused
steadiness
“The steadiness of her hand allowed the artist to paint tiny details.”
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