stable
nouns
verbs
shelter in a stable
"stable horses"
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
provide shelter for
"After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people"
adjectives
resistant to change of position or condition
"a stable ladder"; "a stable peace"; "a stable relationship"; "stable prices"
is similar to
not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
"stocks are still firm"
see also
steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection
"a man constant in adherence to his ideals"; "a constant lover"; "constant as the northern star"
see also
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
"permanent secretary to the president"; "permanent address"; "literature of permanent value"
see also
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"
firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation
"the economy is stable"
is derived from
is derived from
not taking part readily in chemical change
maintaining equilibrium
is similar to
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"
showing little if any change
"a static population"
is derived from
is derived from
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