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- pronunciation:
- steI
b
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| 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
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| 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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adverb + (adj.)stable
fairly, less, more, somewhat
(adj.)stable
+ noun
balance,
climate,
condition,
currency,
democracy,
economy,
employment,
environment,
exchange,
fly,
fracture,
horse,
housing,
identity,
marriage,
pattern,
personality,
platform,
population,
price,
relation,
relationship,
ride,
speed,
supply,
temperature
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| derivation: |
stably (adv.) |
The word stable
contains the following part:
sta, stas, stat, stant, -stance
Latin and Greek
root
that means stand, standing, stabilize
  Example words:
- synonyms:
- sist
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