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DictionarystableSteady or resistant to change
adjective

stable

STAY-buhl/ˈsteɪbl/

Firm, steady, or unlikely to change or deteriorate.

The stable stool supports a full glass without tilting.

Sturdy broad-based stool stands firmly on level floor patch with full glass resting centered on seat, all feet grounded and liquid level; steady balanced object, no horse or building.
Etymology
stableLatinfirm, steadfast

The Latin adjective carries the image of being able to stand. Physical resistance to falling connects with the broader idea of remaining reliable, balanced, or unchanged.

In context

Graduate Student Community at GCOE OU (GSC-GCOE)37:55
stable region in that system and here are the perturbation maps in this case green means no perturbation or almost no perturbation for the type 2 it will not change energy
GSC@GCOE | Diogo Merguizo Sanchez | On the Applications of Perturbation Maps | September 22, 2022

More examples

  • Food prices remain stable despite rising fuel costs.
  • Her condition is stable, but she still needs hospital care.
  • A stable income makes it easier to plan ahead.

Forms

stable · stabler · stablest

stability noun — The quality of remaining firm or steady.

stabilize verb — To make or become firm or steady.

Similar words

steady
Emphasizes regularity or freedom from shaking and sudden changes.
secure
Emphasizes protection against danger, loss, or becoming loose.
constant
Means remaining unchanged, rather than merely unlikely to change.