n. [ L. stabilimentum, fr. stabilire to make firm or stable, fr. stabilis. See Stable, a. ] The act of making firm; firm support; establishment. [ R. ] Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
They serve for stabiliment, propagation, and shade. Derham. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ LL. stabilitatus, p. p. of stabilitare to make stable. ] To make stable; to establish. [ Obs. ] Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. stabilitas; cf. F. stabilité. See Stable, a. ]
Since fluidness and stability are contrary qualities. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]