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Entry 3 senses Webster, 1913

Stability

/(stȧ*bĭl"ĭ*ty̆)/ · Sta·bil·i·ty · IPA /stəˈbɪlɪti/
01 n. The state or quality of being stable, or firm; steadiness; stableness; firmness; strength to stand without being moved or overthrown; as, t…
  1. 1.
    The state or quality of being stable, or firm; steadiness; stableness; firmness; strength to stand without being moved or overthrown; as, the stability of a structure; the stability of a throne or a constitution.
  2. 2.
    Steadiness or firmness of character; firmness of resolution or purpose; the quality opposite to fickleness, irresolution, or inconstancy; constancy; steadfastness; as, a man of little stability, or of unusual stability.
  3. 3.
    Fixedness; -- as opposed to fluidity.
    “Since fluidness and stability are contrary qualities.” — Boyle.
Syn. Steadiness; stableness; constancy; immovability; firmness.