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stableness Definition


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stable1
adj
    1. Firmly balanced or fixed; not likely to wobble or fall over.
      Thesaurus: steady, stationary, firm, sound, solid,sturdy.
    2a. Firmly established; not likely to be abolished, overthrown or destroyed;
      Example: a stable government
      Thesaurus: enduring, permanent, durable, abiding, deep-rooted, immutable, lasting, long-lasting, sturdy, unalterable, unchangeable; Antonym: transitory, volatile.
    2b. Longstanding and committed.
      Example: a stable and loving partnership
      Thesaurus: steady, firm, steadfast, constant, sound, solid, enduring, abiding, lasting, long-lasting.
    3a. Regular or constant; not erratic or changing; under control;
      Example: The patient's condition is stable
    3b. Said of someone or their disposition, judgement, etc: not likely to behave in an unpredictable manner; not fickle, moody, impulsive, etc.
Derivative: stableness
noun
    Derivative: stably
    adverb
      Etymology: 13c: from Latin stabilis, from stare to stand.



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