stable
noun
Definitions of stable noun
- C2Countable
A building where horses are kept.
- Countable
A group of racehorses owned or trained by the same person.
- Countable
A group of people, often professionals, who work for the same organization or are trained by the same individual.
In the 1950s, the roster of singers at Sun Records included Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis.
The theater company has a strong stable of actors, all of whom are highly talented.
The law firm boasts a stable of excellent lawyers from various backgrounds.
verb
Definitions of stable verb
- Transitive
To put a horse in a stable.
adjective
Definitions of stable adjective
- C1
Firmly established and not likely to move, change, or fail.
If this bridge isn't stable, it would be extremely dangerous.
After trying many different jobs, she finally found a stable position at a tech company.
After a long period of treatment, his medical condition is now stable.
- C1
Having a consistent and healthy mental state; not prone to sudden emotional changes.
After months of counseling, he seems much more stable emotionally.
She has the ability to remain mentally stable under pressure.
- chemistryspecialized
Maintaining a constant chemical or atomic state; not easily decomposed or altered.
This new compound is stable at room temperature.
This isotope is extremely stable and therefore suitable for many research applications.