stable meaning and definition

STABLE noun

Definition of stable (noun)

1. a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
   • synonyms: horse barn, stalls

STABLE verb

Definition of stable (verb)

1. shelter in a stable
   • "stable horses"

STABLE adjective

Definition of stable (adjective)

1. resistant to change of position or condition
   • "a stable ladder"; "a stable peace"; "a stable relationship"; "stable prices"
   • antonym: unstable
2. firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation
   • "the economy is stable"
3. not taking part readily in chemical change
4. maintaining equilibrium
5. showing little if any change
   • "a static population"
   • synonyms: static, unchanging