Stable (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.
  2. such a building with stalls.
  3. a collection of animals housed in such a building.
  4. Horse Racing.
    • an establishment where racehorses are kept and trained.
    • the horses belonging to, or the persons connected with, such an establishment.
  5. Informal.
    • a number of people, usually in the same profession, who are employed, trained, or represented by the same company, agency, manager, etc.: a comedy show with a large stable of writers.
    • the establishment that trains or manages such a group of people: two boxers from the same stable.
    • a collection of items produced by or belonging to an establishment, industry, profession, or the like: The American auto industry has some new small cars in its stable.
verb (used with object), sta·bled, sta·bling.
  1. to put or lodge in or as if in a stable.
verb (used without object), sta·bled, sta·bling.
  1. to live in or as if in a stable.
adjective, sta·bler, sta·blest.
  1. not likely to fall or give way, as a structure, support, foundation, etc.; firm; steady.
  2. able or likely to continue or last; firmly established; enduring or permanent: a stable government.
  3. resistant to sudden change or deterioration: A stable economy is the aim of every government.
  4. steadfast; not wavering or changeable, as in character or purpose; dependable.
  5. not subject to emotional instability or illness; sane; mentally sound.
  6. having the ability to react to a disturbing force by maintaining or reestablishing position, form, etc.
  7. not readily decomposing, as a compound; resisting molecular or chemical change.
  8. (of a patient's condition) exhibiting no significant change.
noun
  1. a building, usually consisting of stalls, for the lodging of horses or other livestock
  2. the animals lodged in such a building, collectively
    • the racehorses belonging to a particular establishment or owner
    • the establishment itself
    • (as modifier)
  4. a source of training, such as a school, theatre, etc
  5. a number of people considered as a source of a particular talent
  6. of, relating to, or suitable for a stable
verb
  1. to put, keep, or be kept in a stable
adjective
  1. steady in position or balance; firm
  2. lasting or permanent
  3. steadfast or firm of purpose
  4. (of an elementary particle, atomic nucleus, etc) not undergoing decay; not radioactive
  5. (of a chemical compound) not readily partaking in a chemical change
  6. (of electronic equipment) with no tendency to self-oscillation
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