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Meaning of 'stable'
Meaning of 'stable' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Stable 
[ v. i.]
- Firmly established; not easily moved, shaken, or
overthrown; fixed; as, a stable government. [ v. i.]- Steady in purpose; constant; firm in resolution; not easily diverted from a purpose; not fickle or wavering; as, a man of stable character.
- Durable; not subject to overthrow or change; firm; as, a stable foundation; a stable position.
- A house, shed, or building, for beasts to lodge and feed in; esp., a building or apartment with stalls, for horses; as, a horse stable; a cow stable.
- To dwell or lodge in a stable; to dwell in an inclosed place; to kennel.
2. Stable [ v. t.]
- To fix; to establish. [ v. t.]- To put or keep in a stable.
Meaning of 'stable' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. stable [ v]
[ v]Meaning (1):
- shelter in a stable
- shelter in a stable
Example in sentence:
- stable horses
2. stable [ a]
[ a]Meaning (2):
- resistant to change of position or condition
- resistant to change of position or condition
Example in sentence:
- a stable ladder;
- a stable peace;
- a stable relationship;
- stable prices
3. stable [ s]
[ s]Meaning (3):
- showing little if any change
- showing little if any change
Example in sentence:
- a static population
Meaning (4):
- firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation
- firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation
Example in sentence:
- the economy is stable
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