Word
stable
Phoneticssta·ble, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsteɪbəɫ/
UK/stˈeɪbəl/
Definitions
01steady and unchanging
B1 · Intermediate
adj. steady and not likely to move, change, or fail.
adj. firmly established and not likely to fluctuate or deteriorate; resistant to sudden change.
日本語:安定※
“The patient is in a stable condition after the surgery.”
“Economists remain cautious despite the stable inflation rates, noting that geopolitical tensions could still disrupt the global supply chain.”
02software/computing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Computing Technical
adj. a version of a computer program that is tested and has very few errors.
adj. denoting a software release that has undergone rigorous testing and is considered reliable for production use.
日本語:安定※
“You should download the stable version of the app instead of the beta.”
“The development team decided to delay the feature rollout until the stable build could be verified across all legacy operating systems.”
Antonyms
03building for horses
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a building where horses are kept and fed.
n. a building or set of buildings specifically designed for the housing and feeding of livestock, particularly horses.
“He spent the morning cleaning the stable and feeding the horses.”
“The equestrian centre features a modern stable with climate control and automated feeding systems for the prize-winning stallions.”
04a group of people
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a group of people, like athletes or performers, who work for the same person or company.
n. a group of individuals, such as athletes, writers, or performers, who are managed or trained by the same organization.
“The talent agency has a stable of very famous actors.”
“The publishing house boasts an impressive stable of young novelists who have collectively won several major literary awards this year.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “stable” in context.
Verb
01. remain stable
“The patient's condition remained stable throughout the night.”
verb + adj
02. keep the economy stable
“The central bank raised interest rates to keep the economy stable.”
verb + noun + adj
Adjective
03. remarkably stable
“House prices in this area have been remarkably stable for the last decade.”
adv + adj
04. stable enough to
“The doctors said he was stable enough to be moved to a regular ward.”
adj + infinitive
05. stable relationship
“Children often thrive when they grow up in a stable relationship.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. stable environment
“A stable environment is crucial for a child's emotional development.”
adj + noun
07. stable income
“It is difficult to get a mortgage without a stable income.”
adj + noun
08. stable job
“He decided to leave his stable job to start his own business.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“In a stable climate, glaciers would be expected to remain more or less the same size over the long-term.” “Generally speaking, stable business conditions mean less risk for businesses and a healthier Main Street .” “In 2024, the researchers found that increasing amounts of meltwater entering the North Atlantic make the AMOC less stable.” “During the same period, personal environmental behaviors remained fairly stable.” Etymology
From Middle English stable, borrowed from Anglo-Norman stable, from Latin stab(u)lum.
From Middle English stable, from Anglo-Norman stable, stabel, from Latin stabilis (“firm, steadfast”) (itself from stare (“stand”) + -abilis (“able”)). Displaced native Old English staþolfæst.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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