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There was a sense of all the things that go on on the street, particularly in New York, that you are just completely unaware of, that that conversation could be happening at any time. I loved the instability of the camera. It's just an unstable world.
Jennifer Beals

Meaning of "instability" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INSTABILITY

instability  [ˌɪnstəˈbɪlɪtɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INSTABILITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Instability is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES INSTABILITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

instability

Instability

In numerous fields of study, the component of instability within a system is generally characterized by some of the outputs or internal states growing without bounds. Not all systems that are not stable are unstable; systems can also be marginally stable or exhibit limit cycle behavior. In control theory, a system is unstable if any of the roots of its characteristic equation has real part greater than zero. This is equivalent to any of the eigenvalues of the state matrix having either real part greater than zero, or, for the eigenvalues on the imaginary axis, the algebraic multiplicity being larger than the geometric multiplicity. In structural engineering, a structure can become unstable when excessive load is applied. Beyond a certain threshold, structural deflections magnify stresses, which in turn increases deflections. This can take the form of buckling or crippling. The general field of study is called structural stability. Atmospheric instability is a major component of all weather systems on Earth.

Definition of instability in the English dictionary

The first definition of instability in the dictionary is lack of stability or steadiness. Other definition of instability is tendency to variable or unpredictable behaviour. Instability is also a fast growing disturbance or wave in a plasma.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INSTABILITY


ability
əˈbɪlɪtɪ
accessibility
əkˌsɛsɪˈbɪlɪtɪ
accountability
əˌkaʊntəˈbɪlɪtɪ
availability
əˌveɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ
capability
ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪtɪ
compatibility
kəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪtɪ
disability
ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪtɪ
durability
ˌdjʊərəˈbɪlɪtɪ
eligibility
ˌɛlɪdʒɪˈbɪlɪtɪ
flexibility
ˌflɛksɪˈbɪlɪtɪ
inability
ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪtɪ
liability
ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪtɪ
mobility
məʊˈbɪlɪtɪ
nobility
nəʊˈbɪlɪtɪ
possibility
ˌpɒsɪˈbɪlɪtɪ
probability
ˌprɒbəˈbɪlɪtɪ
reliability
rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪtɪ
responsibility
rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪtɪ
stability
stəˈbɪlɪtɪ
visibility
ˌvɪzɪˈbɪlɪtɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INSTABILITY

instabilities
instable
instal
install
installant
installation
installed
installer
installing
installment
installment plan
instalment
instalment plan
instance
instancy
instant
instant access
instant camera
instant message
instant messaging

WORDS THAT END LIKE INSTABILITY

agility
credibility
facility
feasibility
fertility
functionality
hostility
humility
inevitability
merchantability
profitability
suitability
susceptibility
sustainability
tranquility
usability
utility
variability
versatility
viability
vulnerability

Synonyms and antonyms of instability in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «INSTABILITY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «instability» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of instability

Translation of «instability» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INSTABILITY

Find out the translation of instability to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of instability from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «instability» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不稳定
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

inestabilidad
570 millions of speakers

English

instability
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अस्थिरता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عَدَمُ الثَّبَاتُ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нестабильность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

instabilidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অস্থায়িত্ব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

instabilité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ketidakstabilan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Instabilität
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

不安定
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불안정
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Instansi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tính không ổn định
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்திரமின்மை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अस्थिरता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kararsızlık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

instabilità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niestałość
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нестабільність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

instabilitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αστάθεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onstabiliteit
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

instabilitet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ustabilitet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of instability

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INSTABILITY»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INSTABILITY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about instability

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10 QUOTES WITH «INSTABILITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word instability.
1
Jennifer Beals
There was a sense of all the things that go on on the street, particularly in New York, that you are just completely unaware of, that that conversation could be happening at any time. I loved the instability of the camera. It's just an unstable world.
2
Paul Farmer
If you look at people who seek a lot of care in American cities for multiple illnesses, it's usually people with a number of overwhelming illnesses and a lot of social problems, like housing instability, unemployment, lack of insurance, lack of housing, or just bad housing.
3
Anthony Fauci
Previous efforts to eradicate malaria failed for several reasons, including political instability and technical challenges in delivering resources, especially in certain countries in Africa.
4
Milton Friedman
The Great Depression, like most other periods of severe unemployment, was produced by government mismanagement rather than by any inherent instability of the private economy.
5
Timothy Geithner
Some think that by preparing to deal with crises you make them more likely. I think the wiser judgment is the contrary. In this area at least, if you want peace or stability, it's better to prepare for war or instability.
6
Julia Gillard
The global economic outlook remains fragile and uncertain. Global economic imbalances persist and we must address them or risk future instability.
7
Aleksandar Hemon
I do have a sense of displacement as constant instability - the uninterrupted existence of everything that I love and care about is not guaranteed at all. I wait for catastrophes.
8
Gordon B. Hinckley
People are looking for stability in a shaky world. They want something they can get hold of that's firm and sure and an anchor in the midst of all of this instability in which they're living.
9
Mark Z. Jacobson
If our nation wants to reduce global warming, air pollution and energy instability, we should invest only in the best energy options. Nuclear energy isn't one of them.
10
Martin Jacques
Fundamental systemic crises are often associated with the decline of the dominant imperial power and its increasing inability to sustain the system over which it had previously presided. The profound instability of the interwar period owed much to Britain's inability to maintain its role.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INSTABILITY»

Discover the use of instability in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to instability and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Agendas and Instability in American Politics, Second Edition
Featuring a new introduction and two additional chapters, this updated edition ensures that their findings will remain a touchstone of policy studies for many years to come.
Frank R. Baumgartner, Bryan D. Jones, 2010
2
Liquid rocket engine combustion instability
This book is the first published in the United States on the subject since NASA's Liquid Rocket Combustion Instability (NASA SP-194) in 1972.
Vigor Yang, William E. Anderson, 1995
3
Developmental Instability: Causes and Consequences
This book is a timely and innovative synthesis of the discussion.
Michal Polak, 2003
4
Marital Instability: A Social and Behavioral Study of the ...
An attempt to find what factors influence marital instability in the first years of marriage.
Joseph Veroff, Elizabeth Ann Malcolm Douvan, Shirley Hatchett, 1995
5
The Roots of Political Instability in Nigeria: Political ...
At a time when the question of state building in Africa is still unresolved, this book makes a timely and valuable contribution to the literature on transition processes in African politics.
E. C. Ejiogu, 2011
6
Shoulder Instability: A Comprehensive Approach
Explore shoulder instability further with annotated suggested readings that include level of evidence. State-of-the-art, comprehensive resource for the surgical and non-surgical treatment of shoulder instability
Matthew T. Provencher, Anthony A. Romeo, 2011
7
Stability, Instability and Chaos: An Introduction to the ...
This book examines qualitative methods for nonlinear differential equations, bifurcation theory and chaos in terms suitable for advanced undergraduate and first-year postgraduate students in mathematics and physics.
Paul Glendinning, 1994
8
Anterior Knee Pain and Patellar Instability
The book is divided in four sections, the first section focuses on the etiopathogenic bases, the second section focuses on emerging technologies, the third section includes difficult clinical cases studied, and the fourth section provides a ...
Vicente Sanchis-Alfonso, 2011
9
Patellofemoral Pain, Instability, and Arthritis: Clinical ...
Despite numerous studies, a lack of consensus still exists over many aspects of patellofemoral pain, instability, and arthritis. This book adopts an evidence-based approach to assess each of these topics in depth.
Stefano Zaffagnini, David Dejour, Elizabeth A. Arendt, 2010
10
New Research on Genomic Instability
One of the hallmarks of the cancer cell is the inherent instability of its genome. This book presents important research in this exciting field.
Eleanor J. Gloscow, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INSTABILITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term instability is used in the context of the following news items.
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Moldova's Instability Could Be Romania's Opportunity | Stratfor
Moldova's Instability Could Be Romania's Opportunity. Analysis. July 17, 2015 | 09:15 GMT. Print. Text Size. A man waves a Romanian flag in downtown ... «STRATFOR, Jul 15»
2
Opinion: China's 'instability' concerns? - Deutsche Welle
The Chinese government is continuing to tighten its control over the people. It is an indication that the Communist Party is expecting difficult ... «Deutsche Welle, Jul 15»
3
UN Warns Burundi's Vote Likely to Cause 'Major Instability
Presidential elections scheduled to take place in Burundi next week are likely to cause “major instability and confrontations” that may spread ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
4
Sycophant warns of 'uncertainty & instability' - Malaysia Chronicle
Malaysia cannot afford such uncertainty and instability, which will not be good for the country. Musa also admitted that Dr Mahathir has ... «Malaysia Chronicle, Jul 15»
5
What Instability In Greece And China Means For Startups Here …
If you're launching a startup, it's best not to overthink macroeconomics. It's outside of your control and impossible to predict. Better to focus your ... «TechCrunch, Jul 15»
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The bitter fruits of monetary instability in Greece | Washington …
Sunday's agreement between the Greek government and its principal creditors prevented a large-scale debt default and preserved the integrity ... «Washington Examiner, Jul 15»
7
When Economic Instability Turns Deadly
On Monday, Newsweek's Lauren Zanolli reported on the rising suicide rate in Greece. As the country has fallen into economic instability, so too, ... «Pacific Standard, Jul 15»
8
'Black Swan' Taleb Warns Financial Market Calm Before The Storm
Western countries are increasingly displaying symptoms of instability as described by Nassim Taleb, the author of the The Black Swan, ever ... «The Market Oracle, Jul 15»
9
Risks of Political Instability for the Economy Warned in Turkey
The celebration of new elections would extend the instability and insecurity during all 2015, said the Minister of Finance. Also, he affirmed the political stagnation ... «Prensa Latina, Jul 15»
10
Iran Nuke Deal Adds To World Oil Market Instability
As if problems in the Middle East, China and Greece weren't already enough to spook global oil investors, now the Obama administration has ... «Daily Caller, Jul 15»

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