stable

Derived from the Latin 'stabilis', meaning 'fixed, stable'.

NOUN (1)
[/ˈsteɪ.bəl/en-US]
shed informal / farmhouse informal / barn literal / stable outbuilding
Synonyms shed informal , farmhouse informal
Antonyms unstable

A stable is a building where animals, especially horses, are kept. It is designed to provide shelter and care for the animals.

plural
stables
  • The horses rested in the stable after a long day of riding. — 馬たちは長い乗馬の後、馬小屋で休んだ。
  • We visited a local stable to see how they care for the animals. — 私たちは動物たちの世話をどのようにしているのかを見るために地元の馬小屋を訪れた。
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ADJ (1)
[/ˈsteɪ.bəl/en-US]
Synonyms steady , secure
Antonyms unstable , volatile

The term stable describes something that is firm, steady, and not likely to change suddenly. It can refer to physical structures as well as abstract concepts, such as emotions or economies.

no irregular forms
  • The bridge is built to be stable even in strong winds. — その橋は強風の中でも安定しているように建設されている。
  • Her situation became more stable after she found a steady job. — 彼女は安定した仕事を見つけた後、状況がより安定した。
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