KJV Dictionary Definition: stability

stability

STABILITY, n. L. See Stab.

1. Steadiness; stableness; firmness; strength to stand without being moved or overthrown; as the stability of a throne; the stability of a constitution of government.

2. Steadiness or firmness of character; firmness of resolution or purpose; the qualities opposite to fickleness, irresolution or inconstancy. We say, a man of little stability, or of unusual stability.

3. Fixedness; as opposed to fluidity. I believe not now used.

Since fluidness and stability are contrary qualities--

Definitions from Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language, 1828.

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