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sta·ble2    Audio Help   [stey-buhl] Pronunciation Key
–adjective, -bler, -blest.
1.not likely to fall or give way, as a structure, support, foundation, etc.; firm; steady.
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.
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.
[Origin: 1225–75; ME < OF estable < L stabilis stabile]

—Related forms
sta·ble·ness, noun
stably, adverb

—Synonyms 1. fixed, strong, sturdy. 4. invariable, unvarying, staunch, constant, reliable, steady, solid.
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sta·ble1    Audio Help   [stey-buhl] Pronunciation Key noun, verb, -bled, -bling.
–noun
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.
a.an establishment where racehorses are kept and trained.
b.the horses belonging to, or the persons connected with, such an establishment.
5.Informal.
a.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.
b.the establishment that trains or manages such a group of people: two boxers from the same stable.
c.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)
6.to put or lodge in or as if in a stable.
–verb (used without object)
7.to live in or as if in a stable.
[Origin: 1200–50; ME stable < OF estable < L stabulum standing room, equiv. to sta-, s. of stāre to stand + -bulum n. suffix denoting place]

—Related forms
sta·ble·like, adjective

—Synonyms 1. barn, mews.
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Thesaurus Entries
  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus - Cite This Source
Main Entry:  sound
Part of Speech:  adjective
Definition:  Not easily moved or shaken.
Synonyms:  firm, secure, solid, strong, sturdy, substantial, sure, unshakable
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus - Cite This Source
Main Entry:  steady
Part of Speech:  adjective
Definition:  Consistently reliable, especially because of resistance to outside pressures.
Synonyms:  steadfast, steady-going
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus - Cite This Source
Main Entry:  sure
Part of Speech:  adjective
Definition:  Firmly settled or positioned.
Synonyms:  fast, firm, secure, steady, strong
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.


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