stable
Translation
stable, firm, a building for horses
Examples
His condition is now stable.
His condition is now stable.
The country has a stable government.
The country has a stable government.
The horses are in the stable.
The horses are in the stable.
Grammar Patterns
(as an adjective) firmly fixed or not likely to move or change. His condition is now stable.
Similar Words
Synonyms (adj): steady, firm; Antonyms (adj): unstable
Etymology
From Latin "stabilis" meaning "able to stand, firm". The noun sense is from Latin "stabulum" for "a standing place".
Memory Tips
A table with four legs is "stable". A "stable" is where horses stand.