stable

sta·ble ¹

 (stā′bəl)

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. Consistent or dependable: She has been stable in her support for the project.

b. Not showing or marked by erratic or volatile emotions or behavior: He remained stable even after he lost his job.

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 stā- in Indo-European roots.]

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sta′ble·ness n.

sta′bly adv.

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sta·ble ²

 (stā′bəl)

n.

1.

a. A building for the shelter and feeding of certain domestic animals, especially horses.

b. A group of animals lodged in such a building.

2.

a. All the racehorses belonging to a single owner or racing establishment.

b. The personnel employed to keep and train such a group of racehorses.

3. A group, as of athletes or entertainers, under common management: a stable of prizefighters.

v. sta·bled, sta·bling, sta·bles

v.tr.

To put or keep in a stable.

v.intr.

To live in a stable.

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[Middle English, from Old French estable, from Latin stabulum, stable, standing place; see stā- in Indo-European roots.]

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stable

(ˈsteɪbəl)

n

1. (Agriculture) a building, usually consisting of stalls, for the lodging of horses or other livestock

2. (Agriculture) the animals lodged in such a building, collectively

3. (Horse Racing)

a. the racehorses belonging to a particular establishment or owner

b. the establishment itself

c. (as modifier): stable companion.

4. informal a source of training, such as a school, theatre, etc: the two athletes were out of the same stable.

5. a number of people considered as a source of a particular talent: a stable of writers.

6. (modifier) of, relating to, or suitable for a stable: stable manners.

vb

(Agriculture) to put, keep, or be kept in a stable

[C13: from Old French estable cowshed, from Latin stabulum shed, from stāre to stand]

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stable

(ˈsteɪbəl)

adj

1. steady in position or balance; firm

2. lasting or permanent: a stable relationship.

3. steadfast or firm of purpose

4. (General Physics) (of an elementary particle, atomic nucleus, etc) not undergoing decay; not radioactive: a stable nuclide.

5. (Chemistry) (of a chemical compound) not readily partaking in a chemical change

6. (Electronics) (of electronic equipment) with no tendency to self-oscillation

[C13: from Old French estable, from Latin stabilis steady, from stāre to stand]

ˈstableness n

ˈstably adv

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sta•ble¹

(ˈsteɪ bəl)

n., v. -bled, -bling. n.

1. a building, usu. with stalls, for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.

2. a collection of animals housed in such a building.

3.

a. an establishment where racehorses are kept and trained.

b. the horses belonging to, or the persons connected with, such an establishment.

4.

a. a number of people, as athletes, writers, or performers, who are employed, trained, or represented by the same company, agency, manager, etc.

b. the establishment that trains or manages such a group.

c. a collection of items produced by or belonging to an establishment, industry, etc.

v.t.

5. to put or lodge in or as if in a stable.

v.i.

6. to live in or as if in a stable.

[1200–50; Middle English < Old French estable < Latin stabulum=sta-, s. of stāre to stand]

sta•ble²

(ˈsteɪ bəl)

adj. -bler, -blest.

1. not likely to fall, give way, or overturn; 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 currency.

4. not wavering or changeable in character or purpose; dependable; steadfast.

5. not subject to emotional instability or illness; sane; mentally sound.

6. having the ability to react to a disturbing force by maintaining or reestablishing position, form, etc.

7. not readily decomposing, as a chemical compound; resisting chemical, molecular, or nuclear change.

8. (of a patient's condition) exhibiting no significant change.

[1225–75; Middle English < Old French estable < Latin stabilis, derivative of stāre to stand]

sta′ble•ness, n.

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sta·ble

(stā′bəl)

1. Not likely to change spontaneously into a nucleus or atomic particle with less mass. For example, the most common isotope of carbon, carbon 12, is stable.

2. Relating to a chemical compound that does not easily decompose or change into other compounds or into elements. 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; unreactive.

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Stable

 horses collectively.

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

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stable

Past participle: stabled
Gerund: stabling

Imperative

stable

stable

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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 a stable marriage
secure uncertain, shaky, insecure, shifting, variable, volatile, unpredictable, unsure, erratic, wavering, unreliable, temperamental, mercurial, unsteady, changeable, mutable, irresolute, inconstant

2. well-balanced, balanced, sensible, reasonable, rational, clear-headed, sound of mind, mentally sound Their characters are fully formed and they are both very stable children.

3. solid, firm, secure, fixed, substantial, sturdy, durable, well-made, well-built, immovable, built to last This structure must be stable.
solid unstable, rickety

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stable

adjective

1. Not easily moved or shaken:

firm, secure, solid, sound, strong, sturdy, substantial, sure, unshakable.

2. Firmly settled or positioned:

fast, firm, secure, steady, strong, sure.

3. Consistently reliable, especially because of resistance to outside pressures:

steadfast, steady, steady-going.

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Translations

إسْطَبْلاِسْطَبْلالإسْطَبلاتثابِت، مُسْتَقِرمُسْتَقِر، عاقِل ، مُتَّزِن، هادئ

stájstabilnístálývyrovnanýchov

stabilstaldstutterirolig

Stallstabilstandfestfestgefestigt

στάβλοςσταθερόςσταύλος

estableestablocuadra

tallivakaa

écurieétablestablefermemanège

štalastabilanstaja

hest-/gripahúsreiîskólistaîfasturstöîugur, í jafnvægistöîugur, òolinn

stabilescuderiastallatenere in scuderiastabilit...

安定した馬小屋

마구간안정된

drošsnesatricināmsnoturīgsstabilsstaļļi sacīkšu zirgi

stabielstalstallenpaardenstal

stabilstallstødig

stajniastały

estábuloestávelcavalariça

конюшнястабильный

stabilný

hlevstabilentrden

stabilstall

คอกม้ามั่นคง

ahırat ahırıdeğişmezdengededengeli

chuồng ngựaổn định

稳定的马厩养马设施安定的理智的

stable

¹ [ˈsteɪbl] ADJ (stabler (compar) (stablest (superl))) [relationship, country, situation, substance] → estable; [job] → estable, permanente (Med) [condition] → estacionario; [blood pressure, weight] → estable, estacionario (Psych) [person, character] → equilibrado
sterling has remained stable against the franc → la libra se ha mantenido estable frente al franco
the weight of the machine makes it very stable → el peso de la máquina le da estabilidad
that ladder's not very stable → esa escalera no está muy firme

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stable

² [ˈsteɪbl]

A. N (= building) → cuadra f, caballeriza f; (= establishment) → cuadra f

B. VT (= keep in stable) → guardar en una cuadra; (= put in stable) → poner en una cuadra

C. CPD stable door N to shut or close the stable door after the horse has bolted → a buenas horas, mangas verdes
stable lad N = stableboy

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stable

[ˈsteɪb^əl]

n

(= building) → écurie f

(= establishment) riding stable → centre m d'équitation
racing stable → écurie f de courses

adj

(= settled) [marriage, relationship] → stable
a stable relationship → une relation stable

[prices, economy, employment] → stable

(mentally, emotionally) [person, personality] → équilibré(e)

(MEDICINE) [patient] → dans un état stable; [condition] → stable

(= securely fixed) [ladder, structure] → stable

stables npl (= establishment) riding stables → centre m d'équitation
racing stables → écurie f de coursesstable boy stableboy [ˈsteɪb^əlbɔɪ] n (mainly US) → garçon m d'écurie, lad mstable lad stable-lad [ˈsteɪb^əllæd] n (British) → garçon m d'écurie, lad mstab wound stab-wound [ˈstæbwuːnd] n → coup m de couteau

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stable

:

stableboy

n → Stallbursche m

stable companion

n = stablemate

stable door

n → quer geteilte Tür

stablelad (Brit), stableman

n → Stallbursche m

stablemate

n (= horse) → Pferd nt → aus demselben Stall

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stable

¹

adj (+er) → stabil; ladder, structure also → sicher; relationship also, job → beständig, dauerhaft; character → gefestigt; (Psych, Med) condition, blood pressure → stabil; weight → konstant; mentally stable → ausgeglichen, innerlich gefestigt

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stable

²

n (= building) → Stall m; (= group of racehorses) → (Renn)stall m; riding stables → Reitstall m; to be out of the same stable (fig) → aus dem gleichen Stall stammen; to close or shut or lock the stable door after the horse has bolted (prov) → den Brunnen erst zudecken, wenn das Kind hineingefallen ist (prov)

vt (= put in stable) → in den Stall bringen; (= keep in stable) → im Stall halten; he stables his horses with the trainer → seine Pferde stehen im Stall des Trainers

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stable

¹ [ˈsteɪbl] adj (-r (comp) (-st (superl))) (government, economy) → stabile; (relationship) → solido/a, stabile; (person, emotionally, mentally) → equilibrato/a
the patient is stable (Med) → le condizioni del paziente sono stazionarie

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stable

² [ˈsteɪbl]

1. n (building) → stalla; (establishment) → scuderia
riding stables → maneggio

2. vt (keep in stable) → tenere in una stalla

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stable¹

(ˈsteibl) adjective

(negative unstable).

1. firm and steady or well-balanced. This chair isn't very stable. stabiel إسْطَبْل стабилен estável pevný, stabilní stabil stabil σταθερός, στέρεος kindel با ثبات vakaa stableיציב स्थिर, अचल stabilan, čvrst stabil kokoh stöðugur, í jafnvægi stabile ぐらつかない 튼튼한 tvirtas stabils; drošs; stingrs stabil stabielstø, faststabilnyestável stabil устойчивый pevný trden stabilan stadig, stabil มั่นคง dengeli, sağlam 穩定的 стійкий, міцний مضبوط vững chắc 稳定的

2. firmly established and likely to last. a stable government. stabiel ثابِت، مُسْتَقِر устойчив estável pevný, stálý stabil stabil σταθερός, εμπεδωμένος püsiv ثابت vakaa solide, stableיציב टिकाऊ stalan, trajan szilárd kokoh, mantap stöðugur, traustur stabile 安定した 안정된 tvirtas, stabilus stabils; noturīgs kukuh stabielvarig, stabilmocny, trwałyestável solid, stabil стабильный stabilný stabilen stabilan stabil, varaktig ที่มั่นคง değişmez, kalıcı 安定的 постійний, тривалий مستحکم kiên định 安定的

3. (of a person or his character) unlikely to become unreasonably upset or hysterical. She's the only stable person in the whole family. flegmaties, stabiel مُسْتَقِر، عاقِل ، مُتَّزِن، هادئ здрав estável vyrovnaný gefestigt rolig ισορροπημένος, μετρημένος tasakaalukas فرد محكم و بادوام rauhallinen équilibréיציב संतुलित stabilan stabil berwatak kuat staðfastur stabile 落ち着いた (사람, 사람의 성격 등이) 안정된 išlaikytas nesatricināms; drošs berwatak waras stabielstabil, stødigopanowanyestável echi­librat стойкий vyrovnaný uravnovešen stabilan stabil เด็ดเดี่ยว güvenilir, sağlam (性格)理智的 стійкий پاءیدار vững vàng （性格）理智的

4. (of a substance) not easily decomposed. stabiel مُسْتَقِر، غَيْر قابِل للإنْحِلال траен estável stálý resistent stabil σταθερός, συμπαγής, αδιάλυτος püsiv پايدار stabiili stableיציב संतुलित čvrst, postojan tartós keras stöðugur, þolinn stabile 安定した (물질 등이) 쉽게 분해되지 않는 tvirtas, sunkiai skaidomas stabils; noturīgs keras stabielstabil, varigtrwałyestável sta­bil прочный stály trden čvrst beständig คงทน kalımlı 穩定的(元素、物質等) твердий دیر پا ổn định, bền 稳定的（元素、物质等）

stability (stəˈbi-) noun

the quality of being stable. stabiliteit ثَبات، رُسوخ، إسْتِقْرار устойчивост estabilidade pevnost, rovnováha die Stabilität stabilitet σταθερότητα stabiilsus پايداري vakaus stabilitéיציבות स्थिरता, मजबूती, धैर्य stabilnost, nepromjenjivost szilárdság kemantapan stöðugleiki stabilità 安定 안정성 stabilumas, tvirtumas stabilitāte; noturīgums; drošība kestabilan stabiliteitstøhet, stabilitet opanowanie, stabilność estabilidade stabilitate устоичивость, стабильность pevnosť, stabilita stabilnost stabilnost stabilitet เสถียรภาพ sağlamlık, denge 穩定性 стійкість; стабільність استحکام sự ổn định, sự kiên định 稳定性

ˈstabilize, ˈstabilise (-bi-) verb

to make (more) stable. He put a wedge of paper under the table to stabilize it. stabiliseer يُثَبِّت، يَحْفَظ تَوازُن стабилизирам (се) estabilizar zpevnit stützen stabilisere σταθεροποιώ tasakaalu viima تثبيت شدن vakauttaa stabiliser לְייַצֵב स्थिर करना, मजबूत करना, दृढ़ करना stabilizirati, ustaliti megszilárdít, (meg)rögzít membuat kokoh gera stöðugan, festa, stilla stabilizzare 安定させる 안정화시키다 sutvirtinti, stabilizuoti stabilizēt; nostiprināt menstabilkan stabiliserengjøre fast, stabilisere ustabilizować, opanowaćestabilizar a stabiliza делать устойчивым upevniť stabilizirati stabilizovati stabilisera ทำให้มั่นคง dengelemek, kımıldamaz yapmak 使...穩定 стабілізувати, робити стійким مستحکم کرنا làm ổn định 使...稳定

ˌstabiliˈzation, ˌstabiliˈsation noun

stabilisasie تَثْبيت، تَرْسيخ، إسْتِقْرار стабилизиране estabilização zpevnění die Stabilisierung stabilisering σταθεροποίηση tasakaalu viimine تثبيت vakautus stabilisationייצוב स्थिरीकरण, स्थायीकरण, दृढ़ीकरण stabilizacija, učvrćenje (meg)rögzítés, stabilizáció stabilisasi það að skapa stöðugleika/festu stabilizzazione 安定 안정화 stabilizacija stabilizācija; stabilizēšana penstabilan stabilisatiestabilisering stabilizacja, wzmocnienie estabilização stabili­zare стабилизация upevnenie stabilizacija stabilizacija stabilisering การทำให้มั่นคง dengele(n)me, kararlı kılma 穩定(性) зміцнення, стабілізація مستحکم sự làm cho ổn định 稳定（性）

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stable²

(ˈsteibl) noun

1. a building in which horses are kept. stal إسْطَبْل конюшня estábulo stáj der Stall stald στάβλος tall اصطبل talli écurieאורווה अस्तबल štala, staja istálló kandang kuda hest-/gripahús stalla, scuderia 馬小屋 마구간 arklidė stallis kandang kuda stalstallstajniaestábulo grajd конюшня stajňa konjušnica štala stall คอกม้า tavla, at ahırı 馬廄 стайня, конюшня گھوڑوں کا اصطبل chuồng ngựa 马厩

2. (in plural) a horse-keeping establishment. He runs the riding stables. stalle الإسْطَبلات обор cavalariça stáj, chov der Rennstall stutteri ιπποστάσιο tall گروه اسبهاي هم مربي talli manègeחווה अश्वसमूह konjušnica, ergela versenyistálló pemeliharaan kuda reiðskóli/-höll; hesthús scuderia きゅう舎 축사???? arklidės staļļi (viena īpašnieka) sacīkšu zirgi pemeliharaan kuda manegestall stajnie cavalariça manej конюшни stajňa; koniareň jahalni center štala stall โรงม้า eküri, özel ahır 養馬設施 бігові коні одного власника وہ جگہ جہاں گھڑ دوڑ کے گھوڑوں کو تربیت دی جاتی ہے cơ sở luyện ngựa đua 养马设施

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stable

→ اِسْطَبْل, مُسْتَقِرّ stabilní, stáj stabil, stald Stall, standfest σταθερός, σταύλος cuadra, estable talli, vakaa écurie, stable stabilan, štala scuderia, stabile 安定した, 馬小屋 마구간, 안정된 stabiel, stal stabil, stall stajnia, stały estábulo, estável конюшня, стабильный stabil, stall คอกม้า, มั่นคง ahır, dengede chuồng ngựa, ổn định 稳定的, 马厩

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sta·ble

a. estable, que no fluctúa.

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stable

adj estable

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