Definition of instability

"instability" in the noun sense

1. instability

an unstable order

2. instability

unreliability attributable to being unstable

3. imbalance, instability, unbalance

a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium

"a hormonal imbalance"

4. instability, unstableness

the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute

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Quotations for instability

The instability of our tastes is the occasion of the irregularity of our lives. [ Stanislaus ]

Nothing proves better the necessity of an indissoluble marriage than the instability of passion. [ Balzac ]

The instability of friendship fumishes one of the most melancholy reflections suggested by the contemplation of human life. [ R. A. Wilmott ]

When all that is fond in our nature is most thoroughly awakened, when we feel most deeply and tenderly - even then, love is so conscious of its instability that we are irresistibly prompted to ask; Do you love me? Will you love me always? [ Balzac ]

instability in Scrabble®

The word instability is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 16

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters instability:

INSTABILITY
(153)
INSTABILITY
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Seven Letter Word Alert: (6 words)

ability, initial, nastily, nattily, saintly, tastily

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word instability

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In instability

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instability in Words With Friends™

The word instability is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 18

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters instability:

INSTABILITY
(270)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (6 words)

ability, initial, nastily, nattily, saintly, tastily

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word instability

INSTABILITY
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In instability

INSTABILITY
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Words containing the sequence instability

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Word Growth involving instability

Shorter words in instability

in ins

ab ability stability

it lit ability stability

ab tab stab stability

ta tab stab stability

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