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

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These proteins also showed an unusual ability to remain stable under extreme conditions, including very high temperatures, extreme pH levels, and highly salty environments.

From Science Daily

In the weeks before the military action, CIA produced a report for the White House evaluating who would be the most stable option for a transition.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those who normally work from home are filling cafes as they seek a stable Wi-Fi connection.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 147 horses were flown to the Horse Inn in Liège, Belgium, after being loaded into special air stables for transport.

From The Wall Street Journal

Special chemicals called surfactants keep the water and diesel evenly blended, allowing the emulsion to remain stable for up to sixty days.

From Science Daily

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