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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Rather than destroying its host, the virus may have established a stable presence in the cytoplasm.

From Science Daily

Maintaining a stable connection between the drone and its operator, controlling it remotely, is a crucial task.

From Barron's

Access to immunotherapy treatment means the 66-year-old's cancer has reduced and is now stable, something he said "buys me a lot of time".

From BBC

An analysis from the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies said Mexico has been, since 2020, the U.S.’s fastest-growing and most stable export destination.

From The Wall Street Journal

With unemployment relatively stable and economic activity holding up, inflation near 3% would give officials little reason to rush.

From Barron's

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