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stable

1

[ stey-buhl ]

noun

  1. a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. such a building with stalls.
  3. a collection of animals housed in such a building.
  4. Horse Racing.
    1. an establishment where racehorses are kept and trained.
    2. the horses belonging to, or the persons connected with, such an establishment.
  5. Informal.
    1. a number of people, usually in the same profession, who are employed, trained, or represented by the same company, agency, manager, etc.:

      a comedy show with a large stable of writers.

    2. the establishment that trains or manages such a group of people:

      two boxers from the same stable.

    3. a collection of items produced by or belonging to an establishment, industry, profession, or the like:

      The American auto industry has some new small cars in its stable.



verb (used with object)

stabled, stabling.
  1. to put or lodge in or as if in a stable.

verb (used without object)

stabled, stabling.
  1. to live in or as if in a stable.

stable

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[ stey-buhl ]

adjective

stabler, stablest.
  1. not likely to fall or give way, as a structure, support, foundation, etc.; firm; steady.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. able or likely to continue or last; firmly established; enduring or permanent:

    a stable government.

  3. resistant to sudden change or deterioration:

    A stable economy is the aim of every government.

  4. steadfast; not wavering or changeable, as in character or purpose; dependable.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  5. not subject to emotional instability or illness; sane; mentally sound.
  6. Physics. having the ability to react to a disturbing force by maintaining or reestablishing position, form, etc.
  7. Chemistry. not readily decomposing, as a compound; resisting molecular or chemical change.
  8. (of a patient's condition) exhibiting no significant change.

stable

1

/ ˈٱɪə /

noun

  1. a building, usually consisting of stalls, for the lodging of horses or other livestock
  2. the animals lodged in such a building, collectively
    1. the racehorses belonging to a particular establishment or owner
    2. the establishment itself
    3. ( as modifier )

      stable companion

  3. informal.
    a source of training, such as a school, theatre, etc

    the two athletes were out of the same stable

  4. a number of people considered as a source of a particular talent

    a stable of writers

  5. modifier of, relating to, or suitable for a stable

    stable manners

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to put, keep, or be kept in a stable
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

stable

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/ ˈٱɪə /

adjective

  1. steady in position or balance; firm
  2. lasting or permanent

    a stable relationship

  3. steadfast or firm of purpose
  4. (of an elementary particle, atomic nucleus, etc) not undergoing decay; not radioactive

    a stable nuclide

  5. (of a chemical compound) not readily partaking in a chemical change
  6. (of electronic equipment) with no tendency to self-oscillation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

stable

/ ə /

  1. Not susceptible to a process of decay, such as radioactivity. For example, the most common isotope of carbon, carbon 12, is stable. Protons and photons are examples of stable subatomic particles.
  2. See more at decay
  3. Relating to a chemical compound that does not easily decompose or change into other compounds. Water is an example of a stable compound.
  4. Relating to an atom or chemical element that is unlikely to share electrons with another atom or element.
  5. Not likely to change significantly or to deteriorate suddenly, as an individual's medical condition.
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٲԱ, noun
  • ˈٲ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ٲb· adjective
  • ܲ·ٲb adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of stable1

First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English stable, stabel(e), from Old French estable, from Latin stabulum “stall; shed,” equivalent to sta-, stem of re “to stand” + -bulum noun suffix denoting place; stand

Origin of stable2

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English stable, stabel(e), from Old French estable, stable, from Latin stabilis stabile
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of stable1

C13: from Old French estable cowshed, from Latin stabulum shed, from re to stand

Origin of stable2

C13: from Old French estable , from Latin stabilis steady, from re to stand
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Idioms and Phrases

see lock the barn (stable) door after the horse has bolted .
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Example Sentences

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Newsom said he had directed his administration to “look at new opportunities to expand trade and “to remind our trading partners around the globe that California remains a stable partner.”

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"Some French clubs have historically relied on wealthy, stable benefactors and being in a modern multi-club operation could keep them relatively competitive and secure."

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That could be perceived as a stamina doubt, although might see out the trip better now a year stronger and stable's Hedgehunter won in 2005 after a tired late fall the previous year.

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Throughout the contentious tariff debate, the Mexican peso has remained relatively stable at about 20 pesos to $1, a fact that many view as a positive barometer of the government’s strategy.

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“It is really important for us to create housing opportunities and open up access to neighborhoods that are stable,” housing authority Chief Executive Lourdes Castro Ramirez said.

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