stable stable /ˈsteɪbəl/

adjective

1. () Resistant to change of position or condition  ( stable )
   resistant to change of position or condition
    A stable ladder
   a stable ladder
    A stable peace
   a stable peace
    A stable relationship
   a stable relationship
    Stable prices
   stable prices
   
2. () Firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation  ( stable )
   firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation
    The economy is stable
   the economy is stable
   
3. Showing little if any change  ( stable , static , unchanging )
   showing little if any change
    A static population
   a static population
   
4. Maintaining equilibrium  ( stable )
   maintaining equilibrium
   
5. Not taking part readily in chemical change  ( stable )
   not taking part readily in chemical change
   

noun

1. () A farm building for housing horses or other livestock  ( horse barn , stalls , stable )
   a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
    The horses nickered softly in their stalls, content and comfortable in the stable
   The horses nickered softly in their stalls, content and comfortable in the stable
   
   

verb

1. () (animal husbandry) shelter in a stable  ( stable )
   (animal husbandry) shelter in a stable
    Stable horses
   stable horses