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Definition of destabilization

destabilization

/diːˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(UK: destabilisation)
de · sta · bi · li · za · tion
Plural:destabilizations
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Adjective:destabilizing
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destabilization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of upsetting the stability of a system, region, government, or economy, causing it to become insecure or volatile.

Example

"Rapid inflation and supply chain disruptions contributed to the economic destabilization of the region."

2

In chemistry, physics, and engineering, the process of reducing the structural, thermodynamic, or colloidal stability of a substance or physical system.

Example

"Adding salt to the solution caused the rapid destabilization of the colloidal suspension."

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• Rhymes for destabilization

• Nearby Words

despotism
dessert
dessertspoon
destabilization
destabilize
destabilizer
destigmatize

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century from the verb 'destabilize' and the suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'stabilis' (firm, steadfast).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Destabilization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/destabilization
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