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Definitions

stable

[stey-buhl] / ˈsteɪ bəl /
ADJECTIVE
constant, fixed; resistant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
balanced calm durable fast lasting permanent reliable safe secure solid steady strong substantial
STRONG
abiding anchored enduring established even firm invariable nailed poised set sound stabile stalwart staunch stout tough uniform
WEAK
brick-wall deep-rooted equable immutable perdurable resolute set in stone solid as a rock stationary staying put steadfast sturdy sure together unalterable unchangeable unfluctuating unvarying unwavering well-built well-founded
Antonyms
STRONGEST
broken ephemeral imbalanced impermanent insecure intermittent loose soft temporary undependable unfixed unprotected unreliable unsafe unstable untrustworthy vulnerable weak
STRONG
changeable changing different flexible indefinite irresolute unsound
WEAK
inconstant shaky wobbly

Example Sentences

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Oil prices were relatively stable as market participants hope that the U.S.-Iran talks will bring a long-term deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Aside from their ability to form stable hybrid organic-inorganic crystals, they initially attracted little attention and were largely set aside after basic characterization.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

“Foods must be easy to prepare and consume in microgravity, minimize crumbs, and remain safe and stable throughout the mission.”

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

He's opted for I Am Maximum and would have had the pick as Mullins' stable jockey.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

But successful negotiations required a French government sufficiently stable and adequately impressed with American power to bargain seriously.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis