Classes Abstract Relations Change Complex Change Stability
Stability
Nouns
stability
immutability etc. adj.
unchangeability, c. adj.
unchangeableness
constancy
stable equilibrium, immobility, soundness, vitality, stabiliment, stiffness, ankylosis, solidity, aplomb. establishment, fixture
rock, pillar, tower, foundation, leopard's spots, Ethiopia's skin. permanence etc. [Absence of change.] Permanence
obstinacy etc. Obstinacy .
Verbs
be firm etc. adj.
stick fast
stand firm, keep firm, remain firm
weather the storm, stay the course, stick to the course, keep the faith, don't give in, don't buckle under. settle, establish, stablish, ascertain, fix, set, stabilitate
retain, keep hold
make good, make sure
fasten etc. (join) Junction
set on its legs, float
perpetuate. settle down
strike roots, put down roots, take root
take up one's abode etc. Location
build one's house on a rock.
Adjectives
unchangeable, immutable
unaltered, unalterable
not to be changed, constant
permanent etc. [Absence of change.] Permanence
invariable, undeviating
stable, durable
perennial etc. (diuturnal) [Long duration.] Diuturnity
confirmed, valid
fiducial
immovable, irremovable, riveted, rooted
settled, established etc. v.
vested
incontrovertible, stereotyped, indeclinable. tethered, anchored, moored, at anchor, on a rock, rock solid, firm as a rock
firmly seated, firmly established etc. v.
deep-rooted, ineradicable
inveterate
obstinate etc. Obstinacy . transfixed, stuck fast, aground, high and dry, stranded. [movable object rendered unmovable] stuck, jammed
unremovable
quiescent etc. Quiescence
deterioration etc. Deterioration . indefeasible, irretrievable, intransmutable, incommutable, irresoluble, irrevocable, irreversible, reverseless, inextinguishable, irreducible
indissoluble, indissolvable
indestructible, undying, imperishable, incorruptible, indelible, indeciduous
insusceptible, insusceptible of change.