stable
11stable — stable1 [stā′bəl] adj. stabler, stablest [ME < OFr estable < L stabilis < stare, to STAND] 1. a) not easily moved or thrown off balance; firm; steady b) not likely to break down, fall apart, or give way; fixed c) firm in character, p …
12Stable — Sta ble, v. t. To fix; to establish. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913 Webster] …
13stable — I adjective abiding, anchored, chronic, constans, constant, continuing, deep rooted, diligent, durable, endless, enduring, established, everlasting, faithful, fast, fastened, firm, firmus, fixed, grounded, immovable, immutable, indissoluble,… …
14stable — adj *lasting, durable, perdurable, permanent, perpetual Analogous words: enduring, persisting, abiding (see CONTINUE): secure, *safe: *steady, constant: staunch, steadfast, resolute (see FAITHFUL) Antonyms: unstable: changeable …
15stable — [adj] constant, fixed; resistant abiding, anchored, balanced, brick wall*, calm, deeprooted, durable, enduring, equable, established, even, fast, firm, immutable, invariable, lasting, nailed, perdurable, permanent, poised, reliable, resolute,… …
16æstable — † ˈæstable, a. Obs. 0. ‘Belonging to summer.’ Bailey, vol. II, 1731 …
17stable — [[t]ste͟ɪb(ə)l[/t]] ♦♦ stabler, stablest, stables, stabling, stabled 1) ADJ GRADED 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 1992. ...a stable marriage.… …
18stable — I UK [ˈsteɪb(ə)l] / US adjective ** 1) a) not changing frequently and not likely to suddenly become worse People have become accustomed to a stable economic situation. The marine environment is relatively stable. Children benefit from stable… …
19stable — 1. adj. (stabler, stablest) 1 firmly fixed or established; not easily adjusted, destroyed, or altered (a stable structure; a stable government). 2 firm, resolute; not wavering or fickle (a stable and steadfast friend). 3 Chem. (of a compound) not …
20stable — sta|ble1 [ steıbl ] adjective ** 1. ) not changing frequently and not likely to suddenly become worse: People have become accustomed to a stable economic situation. The marine environment is relatively stable. Children benefit from stable… …
