stable — not likely to change or fail; firmly established
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not likely to change or fail; firmly established
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsteɪbəl/
Example Sentences
- My friend claims his love life is stable, but he changes girlfriends every month.
- The company offers stable employment with good benefits.
- After the earthquake, we checked if the building was still stable.
stable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsteɪbəl/]
not likely to change or fail; firmly established
The table remained stable even when people leaned on it.
The patient's condition became stable after treatment. (STAY + ABLE = STABLE → able to stay steady)
A stable foundation made the team capable of building something great.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'stabilis' meaning 'firmly fixed' or 'steady,' derived from the verb 'stare' meaning 'to stand.' The word entered English through Old French during the medieval period.
Breakdown
sta- (from Latin stare, 'to stand') + -ble (suffix forming adjectives meaning 'capable of') = stable
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📝Examples
“My friend claims his love life is stable, but he changes girlfriends every month.”
“The company offers stable employment with good benefits.”
“After the earthquake, we checked if the building was still stable.”
“His stable of luxury cars is worth more than most people's houses.”
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