What is another word for metastability?
Pronunciation: [mˌɛtəstəbˈɪlɪti] (IPA) 
Metastability is a term used in physics and engineering to describe the state of a system that can exist in multiple stable states. It is an important concept in the design and operation of electronic and mechanical systems. There are a few synonyms for metastability, including quasi-stability, conditional stability, and supercooling. Quasi-stability is used when the system is stable but only under certain conditions. Conditional stability refers to the possibility of a stable state occurring under certain circumstances. Supercooling is the process by which a substance is cooled below its usual freezing point but remains in a liquid state, a condition that can be described as metastable.
