stable
/ˈsteɪbəl/
noun
- A building where horses or other animals are kept.
- The horses were led back to the stable for the night.
- She cleaned the stable every morning before school.
- The old stable was converted into a cozy guest house.
- A group of people trained or managed by the same person or organization, especially in sports or entertainment.
- She joined a stable of talented young actors.
- The boxing stable produced several world champions.
- The racing stable owned three winning horses.
adjective
- Not likely to change, move, or fail; firmly fixed or balanced.
- She has a stable job with a good salary.
- Make sure the ladder is stable before you climb it.
- The patient's condition is stable after the surgery.
- Of a person: calm, sensible, and not easily upset.
- A stable leader is important during a crisis.
- He is a very stable person who handles stress well.
- After therapy, she felt more emotionally stable.
- In chemistry: not easily broken down or reacting.
- This compound is stable at room temperature.
- The researchers looked for a stable isotope for the experiment.
- Gold is a stable metal that does not rust.
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