stable

sta·ble ¹  (stbl)

adj. sta·bler, sta·blest

1.

a. Resistant to change of position or condition; not easily moved or disturbed: a house built on stable ground; a stable platform.

b. Not subject to sudden or extreme change or fluctuation: a stable economy; a stable currency.

c. Maintaining equilibrium; self-restoring: a stable aircraft.

2. Enduring or permanent: a stable peace.

3.

a. Consistently dependable; steadfast of purpose.

b. Not subject to mental illness or irrationality: a stable personality.

4. Physics Having no known mode of decay; indefinitely long-lived. Used of atomic particles.

5. Chemistry Not easily decomposed or otherwise modified chemically.

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[Middle English, from Old French estable, from Latin stabilis; see st- in Indo-European roots.]

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stable·ness n.

stably adv.

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stable ¹

Noun

1. a building where horses are kept

2. an organization that breeds and trains racehorses

3. an organization that manages or trains several entertainers or athletes

Verb

[-bling, -bled]

to put or keep (a horse) in a stable [Latin stabulum shed]

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stable ²

Adjective

1. steady in position or balance; firm

2. lasting and not likely to experience any sudden changes: a stable environment

3. having a calm personality; not moody

4. Physics (of an elementary particle) not subject to decay

5. Chem (of a chemical compound) not easily decomposed [Latin stabilis steady]

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stable  (stbl)

1. Not susceptible to a process of decay, such as radioactivity. For example, the most common isotope of carbon, carbon 12, is stable. Protons and photons are examples of stable subatomic particles. See more at decay.

2. Relating to a chemical compound that does not easily decompose or change into other compounds. Water is an example of a stable compound.

3. Relating to an atom or chemical element that is unlikely to share electrons with another atom or element.

4. Not likely to change significantly or to deteriorate suddenly, as an individual's medical condition.

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Stable horses collectively.

Examples: stable of asses, 1576; of brave horses, 1700.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	stable - a farm building for housing horses or other livestock horse barn, stalls farm building - a building on a farm livery stable - stable where horses and vehicles are kept for hire stall - a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
Verb	1.	stable - shelter in a stable; "stable horses" animal husbandry - breeding and caring for farm animals shelter - provide shelter for; "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people"
Adj.	1.	stable - resistant to change of position or condition; "a stable ladder"; "a stable peace"; "a stable relationship"; "stable prices" constant - steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection; "a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star" lasting, permanent - continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place; "permanent secretary to the president"; "permanent address"; "literature of permanent value" steady - not subject to change or variation especially in behavior; "a steady beat"; "a steady job"; "a steady breeze"; "a steady increase"; "a good steady ballplayer" unstable - lacking stability or fixity or firmness; "unstable political conditions"; "the tower proved to be unstable in the high wind"; "an unstable world economy"
	2.	stable - firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation; "the economy is stable" sound - financially secure and safe; "sound investments"; "a sound economy"
	3.	stable - not taking part readily in chemical change unreactive - (chemistry) not reacting chemically
	4.	stable - maintaining equilibrium balanced - being in a state of proper equilibrium; "the carefully balanced seesaw"; "a properly balanced symphony orchestra"; "a balanced assessment of intellectual and cultural history"; "a balanced blend of whiskeys"; "the educated man shows a balanced development of all his powers"
	5.	stable - showing little if any change; "a static population" unchanging, static unchangeable - not changeable or subject to change; "a fixed and unchangeable part of the germ plasm"-Ashley Montagu; "the unchangeable seasons"; "one of the unchangeable facts of life"

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stable

adjective 1. secure, lasting, strong, sound, fast, sure, established, permanent, constant, steady, enduring, reliable, abiding, durable, deep-rooted, well-founded, steadfast, immutable, unwavering, invariable, unalterable, unchangeable << OPPOSITE insecure

adjective 2. well-balanced, balanced, sensible, reasonable, rational, mentally sound

adjective 3. solid, firm, secure, fixed, substantial, sturdy, durable, well-made, well-built, immovable, built to last << OPPOSITE unstable

Translations

stable [ˈsteɪbl] adj → estable

n → cuadra, caballeriza;

riding stables → escuela hípica

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stable [ˈsteɪbl] n → écurie f

adj → stable;

riding stables → centre m d'équitation

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stable [ˈsteɪbl] adj → stabil;

(marriage) → dauerhaft

n → Stall m;

riding stables → Reitstall m

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stable [ˈsteɪbl] n (for horses) → scuderia;

(for cattle) → stalla

adj → stabile;

riding stables → maneggio