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- Dictionarystable/ˈsteɪbl/
noun
- 1. a building set apart and adapted for keeping horses: "the horse was led from its stable"
verb
- 1. put or keep (a horse) in a stable: "they must be stabled and fed"
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STABLE definition: 1. firmly fixed or not likely to move or change: 2. A stable person is mentally healthy: 3. A…. Learn more.
1. : a building in which domestic animals are sheltered and fed. especially : such a building having stalls or compartments. a horse stable. 2. a. : the racehorses of one owner. b. : a group of people (such as athletes, writers, or performers) under one management. c. : the racing cars of one owner. d. : group, collection. stable. 2 of 3. verb.
adjective. us / ˈsteɪ.b ə l / uk / ˈsteɪ.b ə l / Add to word list. C1. firmly fixed or not likely to move or change: If the foundations of the house aren't stable, collapse is possible. After several part-time jobs, he's now got a stable job in a bank.
able or likely to continue or last; firmly established; enduring or permanent: a stable government. resistant to sudden change or deterioration: A stable economy is the aim of every government. steadfast; not wavering or changeable, as in character or purpose; dependable.
1. adjective. If something is stable, it is not likely to change or come to an end suddenly. The price of oil should remain stable for the rest of the year. ...a stable marriage. Synonyms: secure, lasting, strong, sound More Synonyms of stable. stability (stəbɪlɪti ) uncountable noun. It was a time of political stability and progress.
When something is stable, it's fixed and steady. If you needed advice, you'd probably go to your most stable friend, the one least likely to act crazy or be easily upset. Whether you're talking about an object or a person, the adjective stable implies reliability and strength.
fixed or steady; not likely to move, change or fail synonym steady. The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse). Cattle prices remain stable. The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. This ladder doesn't seem very stable. This would result in a more stable environment for the children.
1. a. Resistant to change of position or condition; not easily moved or disturbed: a house built on stable ground; a stable platform. b. Not subject to sudden or extreme change or fluctuation: a stable economy; a stable currency. c. Maintaining equilibrium; self-restoring: a stable aircraft. 2. Enduring or permanent: a stable peace. 3. a.
Noun. Verb. Filter. adjective. stabler, stablest. Not easily moved or thrown off balance; firm; steady. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Not likely to break down, fall apart, or give way; fixed. Webster's New World. Maintaining equilibrium; self-restoring. A stable aircraft. American Heritage.
firmly fixed; not likely to move, change, or fail synonym steady stable prices a stable relationship This ladder doesn't seem very stable. The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse). The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now.
