Stable

/ˈsteɪ.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A building or shed for horses or other livestock.

The farmer keeps all the horses in a large stable on the property.

A group of racehorses or other animals owned or trained by the same person.

The trainer added two more horses to his stable last season.

adjective

Emotionally or mentally balanced; not easily upset.

He has a stable personality, making him a reliable friend.

Secure, steady, or consistent in performance.

The medication has provided her with stable blood pressure levels.

Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

The economy has remained stable despite global challenges.

Middle English, from Old French 'estable', from Latin 'stabilis'.

on stable ground

In a situation or belief that is secure and reliable.

stable economy

An economy that is not prone to sudden changes.

stable relationship

A relationship characterized by consistency and reliability.

stability

The state of being stable.

stabilize

To make or become stable.

stabilizer

A device or substance that stabilizes something.

Used to describe someone who is emotionally secure.

She's really stable; nothing seems to faze her.

Indicating a situation that is reliable or safe.

After all the drama, I'm just looking for something stable.