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stable

 

[ หˆsteษชbษ™l ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

work environment

Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

Synonyms

firm, secure, steady

Examples of usage

  • The company has a stable financial situation.
  • She is looking for a stable job with good benefits.
Context #2 | Noun

animal shelter

A building in which domestic animals are sheltered and fed.

Synonyms

barn, shack, shelter

Examples of usage

  • The horse was kept in a stable overnight.
  • The shelter had a stable for abandoned dogs.

Translations

Translations of the word "stable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stabil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stabil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐะฑั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stabilny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎ‰ๅฎšใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท istikrarlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ์ •๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชู‚ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stabilnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stabilnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็จณๅฎš็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stabilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถรฐugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€ะฐา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sabit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estable

Etymology

The word 'stable' originates from the Latin word 'stabilis' meaning firm or steadfast. It has been used in English since the 13th century, initially referring to the building where domestic animals are kept. Over time, it evolved to also describe something that is not likely to change or fail, reflecting its current usage in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,274, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.