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Definition of Stable
Sta´ble Pronunciation: stā´b'l | a. | 1. | Firmly established; not easily moved, shaken, or overthrown; fixed; as, a stable government. | | 2. | Steady in purpose; constant; firm in resolution; not easily diverted from a purpose; not fickle or wavering; as, a man of stable character. | | 3. | Durable; not subject to overthrow or change; firm; as, a stable foundation; a stable position. | | 4. | (Physics) So placed as to resist forces tending to cause motion; of such structure as to resist distortion or molecular or chemical disturbance; - said of any body or substance. | | v. t. | 1. | To fix; to establish. | | n. | 1. | A house, shed, or building, for beasts to lodge and feed in; esp., a building or apartment with stalls, for horses; as, a horse stable; a cow stable. | | v. t. | 1. | To put or keep in a stable. | | v. i. | 1. | To dwell or lodge in a stable; to dwell in an inclosed place; to kennel. |
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