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    stable
    /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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  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. STABLE definition: 1. firmly fixed or not likely to move or change: 2. A stable person is mentally healthy: 3. A…. Learn more.

  5. STABLE meaning: 1. firmly fixed or not likely to move or change: 2. A stable person is mentally healthy: 3. A…. Learn more.

  6. 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.

  7. If something is stable, it is not likely to change or come to an end suddenly. The price of oil has remained stable this month. American English : stable / ˈsteɪbəl /

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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. Firm in character, purpose, or resolution; steadfast.

  11. STABLE meaning: 1. not likely to change or end suddenly: 2. fixed or safe and not likely to move: 3. mentally…. Learn more.

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