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sta·ble1

stable1

 
 
pronunciation:
steI bl
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: stabler, stablest
definition 1: firm or steady; not likely to move.
The table is not stable because one of its legs is too short.
synonyms:
firm, secure, steady, sturdy
definition 2: not likely to change or go away.
Lucy is lucky to have a stable job.
similar words:
regular, secure, solid, steady
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derivation: stably (adv.)
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