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instability
noun in·sta·bil·i·ty \ˌin(t)-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē\
: the state of being likely to change
: the tendency to change your behavior very quickly or to react to things in an extremely emotional way
Full Definition of INSTABILITY
: the quality or state of being unstable; especially : lack of emotional or mental stability
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First Known Use of INSTABILITY
15th century
Related to INSTABILITY
- Synonyms
- insecurity, precariousness, shakiness, unstableness, unsteadiness
- Antonyms
- fastness, fixedness, security, stability, steadiness
Rhymes with INSTABILITY
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INSTABILITY Defined for Kids
instability
noun in·sta·bil·i·ty \ˌin-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē\
Definition of INSTABILITY for Kids
: the quality or state of being unstable
Medical Dictionary
instability
noun in·sta·bil·i·ty \ˌin(t)-stə-ˈbil-ət-ē\
plural in·sta·bil·i·ties
Medical Definition of INSTABILITY
: the quality or state of being unstable; especially : lack of emotional or mental stability
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