stable

Meaning

Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

firmly fixed; not likely to change or fail

firmly fixed or not likely to change; also a building where horses are kept

Example Sentences

Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.

The patient's condition is now stable.

Her condition is stable after the operation.

Example Expressions

stable condition

Synonyms

steady, secure, firm, constant, reliable, balanced

Entry 1

steady, secure

Entry 2

steady, firm, secure, constant, reliable

Entry 3

steady, secure, firm, constant, balanced

Antonyms

unstable, volatile, shaky, unreliable, changeable, weak

Entry 1

unstable, volatile

Entry 2

unstable, shaky, unreliable, changeable

Entry 3

unstable, weak, shaky

Collocations

stable condition, stable relationship, stable economy, stable job, stable environment

Entry 2

stable condition, stable relationship, stable economy

Entry 3

stable economy, stable relationship, stable job, stable environment