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The wobbling table showed instability.
What does Instability mean?
Instability means lack of steadiness.
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The state of being likely to change, move, or become unsafe or unsteady.
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The report described instability in the bridge design.
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Scientists study instability to understand why systems change or become unsteady.
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What does instability mean?
Instability means something is not steady, secure, or predictable.
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Which word is closest in meaning to instability?
Unsteadiness is closest in meaning to instability.
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WordInstability.
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MeaningInstability means lack of steadiness.
ExampleExample: The wobbling table showed instability.
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- in · stuh · bil · uh · tee
- Strongest beat
- bil
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bil.
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Synonyms
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unsteadinessThe state of not being steady.
weaknessA lack of strength or support.
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