stable
Not likely changing
Stable describes something firmly established and resistant to change or disruption.
A stable structure won't collapse; a stable relationship endures; a stable patient isn't getting worse.
The word implies reliability and equilibrium.
As a noun, a stable is a building where horses are kept.
To stable a horse is to house it there.
A stable of something—athletes, writers, products—is a group under common management.
Domesticated riding animal
- mareFemale adult equine
- geldingCastrated male equine
- foalYoung equine, under one
- coltImmature male equine
filly · thoroughbred · mustang · pony · groom · tack · saddle · bridle
Consistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- solidFirm matter state
unwavering · steadfast · secure · firm · durable · resilient · balanced · anchored
Steadiness or amount owed
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- equilibriumState of balance
- stasisState of inactivity
- constancyUnchanging faithfulness over time
inertia · settled · fixed · sustainable · immutable · stationary · rest · counterbalance
Underlying support structure
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- load-bearingSustaining structural mass
- buttressArchitectural wall reinforcement
braced · rigid · secure · sturdy · solid · anchored · supported · fortified
horse
Domesticated riding animal
colt · filly · thoroughbred · mustang · pony · groom · tack · saddle · bridle · hay
reliable
Consistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
solid · unwavering · steadfast · secure · firm · durable · resilient · balanced · anchored · grounded
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- equilibriumState of balance
- stasisState of inactivity
constancy · inertia · settled · fixed · sustainable · immutable · stationary · rest · counterbalance · poise
foundation
Underlying support structure
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- load-bearingSustaining structural mass
buttress · braced · rigid · secure · sturdy · solid · anchored · supported · fortified · structural
encryption
Converting data into code
- firewallNetwork access control system
- passwordAuthentication string
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
cybersecurity · protected · vault · defense · privacy · backup · release · version · branch · build
- farm lifefarm, farmer, farmers, farming, barn
- livestock farmingcattle ranch, dairy farm, stud farm, sheep shearing, pig farm
- boat descriptorsseaworthy, sailing, motorized, anchored, moored
- Colonial Villagefarmstead, windmill, watermill, cottage, barn
- farm buildingsbarn loft, barn, cattle barn, chicken coop, cow barn
- farm featuresfield, barn, fence, silo, pond
stableunstable
Prone to sudden change
volatile · changeable · variable · fluctuating · mutable
- mood stabilizerDrug regulating emotional fluctuations
- stable footingSecure base for standing
- stable boyYoung horse caretaker
- riding stablesFacility for equestrian activities
- shelf-stable foodsProducts requiring no refrigeration
- emotional stabilityResilient, even-keeled temperament
establish, stability, unstable, stabilize, instability, stables, stabilizer, destabilize, stabilized