Stable | Mean of stable in English Dictionary
/ˈsteɪbəl/
- in a good state or condition that is not easily changed or likely to change
- a stable community/government
- They have a stable relationship.
- Children need to be raised in a stable environment.
- a stable income
- The economy is stable.
- not getting worse or likely to get worse
- The patient is stable.
- (US) She is in stable condition after suffering multiple injuries. = (Brit) She is in a stable condition after suffering multiple injuries.
- not easily moved
- Make sure the platform is stable.
- The ladder doesn't seem very stable. [=secure]
- emotionally or mentally healthy
- a mentally/emotionally stable person
- having a chemical structure or physical state that does not change easily
- a stable compound/element
- Noun
- a building in which horses are kept, fed, and cared for
- She rode the horse back to the stable.
- a horse stable
- She rode the horse back to the stables.
- riding stables
- the group of racehorses that belong to the same owner
- There have been three winners from his stable this season.
- a group of people (such as athletes, writers, or performers) who work for or are trained by the same person, organization, or business
- a stable of actors/writers
- a group of products that are made by the same company
- A new model will be added to the car company's stable of sedans.
- Verb
- to put or keep (a horse) in a stable
- She stabled the horse.
- Where do you stable your horses?