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Definitions for Stable

[1] a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.
[2] such a building with stalls.
[3] a collection of animals housed in such a building.
[4] Horse Racing . an establishment where racehorses are kept and trained. the horses belonging to, or the persons connected with, such an establishment.
[5] Informal . 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. the establishment that trains or manages such a group of people: two boxers from the same stable. 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.
[6] to put or lodge in or as if in a stable.
[7] to live in or as if in a stable.
[8] not likely to fall or give way, as a structure, support, foundation, etc.; firm; steady.
[9] able or likely to continue or last; firmly established; enduring or permanent: a stable government.
[10] resistant to sudden change or deterioration: A stable economy is the aim of every government.
[11] steadfast; not wavering or changeable, as in character or purpose; dependable.
[12] not subject to emotional instability or illness; sane; mentally sound.
[13] Physics . having the ability to react to a disturbing force by maintaining or reestablishing position, form, etc.
[14] Chemistry . not readily decomposing, as a compound; resisting molecular or chemical change.
[15] (of a patient's condition) exhibiting no significant change.
[16] a building, usually consisting of stalls, for the lodging of horses or other livestock
[17] the animals lodged in such a building, collectively
[18] the racehorses belonging to a particular establishment or owner the establishment itself (as modifier ) stable companion
[19] informal a source of training, such as a school, theatre, etc the two athletes were out of the same stable
[20] a number of people considered as a source of a particular talent a stable of writers
[21] (modifier) of, relating to, or suitable for a stable stable manners
[22] to put, keep, or be kept in a stable
[23] steady in position or balance; firm
[24] lasting or permanent a stable relationship
[25] steadfast or firm of purpose
[26] (of an elementary particle, atomic nucleus, etc) not undergoing decay; not radioactive a stable nuclide
[27] (of a chemical compound) not readily partaking in a chemical change
[28] (of electronic equipment) with no tendency to self-oscillation

Words related to Stable

secure, solid, durable, safe, steady, fast, permanent, calm, balanced, strong, substantial, reliable, lasting, even, established, set, tough, stout, invariable, uniform

Words nearby Stable

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Origin of Stable

21225–75; Middle English < Old French estable < Latin stabilis stabile

Other words from Stable

sta·ble·like , adjective
un·sta·bled , adjective
sta·ble·ness , noun
sta·bly , adverb

Word origin for Stable

C13: from Old French estable , from Latin stabilis steady, from stāre to stand

Synonyms for Stable

balanced, calm, durable, fast, lasting, permanent, reliable, safe, secure, solid, steady, strong, substantial, abiding, anchored, enduring, established, even, firm, invariable, nailed, poised, set, sound, stabile, stalwart, staunch, stout, tough, uniform, brick-wall, deep-rooted, equable, immutable, perdurable, resolute, set in stone, solid as a rock, stationary, staying put, steadfast, sturdy, sure, together, unalterable, unchangeable, unfluctuating, unvarying, unwavering, well-built, well-founded