stable

stable
adj
1. firm, steady, fixed, fast; sound, solid, stout, sturdy, staunch, substantial; established, riveted, moored, anchored; immovable, still, inert, quiescent, motionless, statuelike, stationary.
2. enduring, abiding, lasting, continuing, permanent; long-lived, long-lasting, longstanding, longevous; constant, valid, secure, durable, rooted, grounded, deep-rooted, deep-seated, well-founded, Well-grounded; immutable, unchangeable, unchanging, indissoluble, perdurable, unalterable, invariable, irrevocable, irreversible; persistent, chronic, continual; perpetual, endless, unceasing, everlasting.
3. steadfast, unwavering, unfaltering, undeviating, unswerving, steady, uniform; reliable, dependable, faithful, true; resolute, determined, serious, decided, undaunted, indomitable; persevering, industrious, sedulous; persistent, relentless, enduring, patient, plodding, untiring, unflagging, unwearied, indefatigable; tenacious, strong-willed, grim, settled, unshrinking; game, plucky, gritty; obstinate, stubborn, Inf. cussed, uncompromising, unbending, unyielding, inflexible, inexorable, obdurate, contumacious.
4. balanced, well-balanced, sane, mentally sound, Latin, compos mentis; reasonable, sensible, reliable, competent, dependable, responsible, accountable; even-tempered, equable, undisturbable, unirritable, dispassionate, placid, calm, cool, inexcitable; self-controlled, self-possessed.

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  • Stable — Sta ble, n. [OF. estable, F. [ e]table, from L. stabulum, fr. stare to stand. See {Stand}, 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 …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • Stable — Sta ble, v. i. To dwell or lodge in a stable; to dwell in an inclosed place; to kennel. Milton. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Stable — Sta ble, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Stabled} ( b ld); p. pr. & vb. n. {Stabling} ( bl[i^]ng).] To put or keep in a stable. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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