Autostability

/ˌɔːtəʊstəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The property of a system or object that maintains stability or equilibrium by itself without external intervention.

Etymology

From auto- (self) + stability (from Latin stabilis, meaning firm). Technical term from physics and engineering describing self-regulating systems.

Kelly Says

A tightrope walker uses balance, but a gyroscope has autostability—it naturally wants to stay upright and spinning. That's why spacecraft use spinning wheels to stay oriented without fuel.

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