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- pronunciation:
- steI
bl
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
stabler, stablest |
definition 1: |
fixed, firm, or steady in position; not shaky or easily moved or overturned.
Please keep the ladder stable.- synonyms:
- fast, firm, fixed, secure, solid, steady, sturdy
- antonyms:
- insecure, instable, rickety, rocky, shaky, unsettled, unstable, unsteady, wobbly
- similar words:
- stationary, staunch
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definition 2: |
not likely to change or be altered; enduring.
A stable political situation has benefited the country's economy.The patient's condition is now stable.- synonyms:
- abiding, constant, enduring, fixed, lasting, steadfast
- antonyms:
- changeable, instable, rocky, unsettled, unstable, volatile
- similar words:
- durable, persistent, regular, secure, solid, stalwart, steady
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definition 3: |
consistent or steady in character, mood, or behavior; not flighty or insane.
He is not stable and should get some psychiatric help.- synonyms:
- constant, dependable, faithful, solid, steady, sturdy
- antonyms:
- instable, mercurial, mobile, unbalanced, unstable, volatile
- similar words:
- down-to-earth, even, firm, loyal, regular, reliable, resolute, sane, staunch, true
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definition 4: |
resistant to change in degree, quantity, or physical or chemical composition.
a stable temperaturea stable source of incomea stable compound- synonyms:
- balanced, constant, fixed, inert
- antonyms:
- instable, unstable, volatile
- similar words:
- fast, inactive
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related words: |
abiding, immutable, permanent, sound, standing, steadfast, sure, tight |
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derivation: |
stably (adv.) |
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