n. Function: noun
the ability to withstand force or stress without alteration of position and without material change FF1C; the structural stability of the bridge FF1E;
Synonyms: firmness, security, soundness, stableness, steadiness, strength
Related Words: dependability, durability, reliability; solidity, solidness, sturdiness; cohesion, toughness
Contrasted Words: insecurity, undependability, unreliability, unsoundness, unsteadiness; weakness
Antonyms: instability, unstability