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  • 1stable — [[t]ste͟ɪb(ə)l[/t]] ♦♦ stabler, stablest, stables, stabling, stabled 1) ADJ GRADED If something is stable, it is not likely to change or come to an end suddenly. The price of oil should remain stable for the rest of 1992. ...a stable marriage.… …

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  • 2stable — sta·ble || steɪbl n. structure in which horses and other animals are housed; racing establishment; race horses belonging to a racing establishment adj. steady, firm, fixed; not shaky; lasting; dependable, faithful; not susceptible to change;… …

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  • 3Stable vices — are bad habits of equines, especially horses. They usually develop as a result of being confined with insufficient exercise. Vices can develop out of boredom or hunger, excess energy, isolation, and occasionally may be learned by observing other… …

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  • 4stable — Ⅰ. stable [1] ► ADJECTIVE (stabler, stablest) 1) not likely to give way or overturn; firmly fixed. 2) not deteriorating in health after an injury or operation. 3) emotionally well balanced. 4) not likely to change or fail …

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  • 5Stable — Sta ble, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Stabled} ( b ld); p. pr. & vb. n. {Stabling} ( bl[i^]ng).] To put or keep in a stable. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 6stable — [adj] constant, fixed; resistant abiding, anchored, balanced, brick wall*, calm, deeprooted, durable, enduring, equable, established, even, fast, firm, immutable, invariable, lasting, nailed, perdurable, permanent, poised, reliable, resolute,… …

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  • 7stable — I UK [ˈsteɪb(ə)l] / US adjective ** 1) a) not changing frequently and not likely to suddenly become worse People have become accustomed to a stable economic situation. The marine environment is relatively stable. Children benefit from stable… …

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  • 8stable — 1. adj. (stabler, stablest) 1 firmly fixed or established; not easily adjusted, destroyed, or altered (a stable structure; a stable government). 2 firm, resolute; not wavering or fickle (a stable and steadfast friend). 3 Chem. (of a compound) not …

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  • 9stable — sta|ble1 [ steıbl ] adjective ** 1. ) not changing frequently and not likely to suddenly become worse: People have become accustomed to a stable economic situation. The marine environment is relatively stable. Children benefit from stable… …

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  • 10stable — stable1 adjective (stabler, stablest) 1》 not likely to give way or overturn; firmly fixed. 2》 not likely to change or fail.     ↘not deteriorating in health after an injury or operation.     ↘emotionally well balanced. 3》 not liable to undergo… …

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