Thesaurus: stable

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1. v. i. Firmly established; not easily moved, shaken, or overthrown; fixed; as, a stable government.
2. v. i. Steady in purpose; constant; firm in resolution; not easily diverted from a purpose; not fickle or wavering; as, a man of stable character.
3. v. i. Durable; not subject to overthrow or change; firm; as, a stable foundation; a stable position.
4. v. t. To fix; to establish.
5. v. i. A house, shed, or building, for beasts to lodge and feed in; esp., a building or apartment with stalls, for horses; as, a horse stable; a cow stable.
6. v. t. To put or keep in a stable.
7. v. i. To dwell or lodge in a stable; to dwell in an inclosed place; to kennel.
8. adj. resistant to change of position or condition
9. adj. firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation
10. adj. not taking part readily in chemical change
11. adj. maintaining equilibrium
12. adj. showing little if any change