slowly-stabilized
|slow-ly-sta-bil-ized|
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/ˈsloʊli ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪzd/
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/ˈsləʊli ˈsteɪbɪlaɪzd/
(stabilize)
make stable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stabilize' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'stabilis,' where 'stabilis' meant 'firm or steady.'
Historical Evolution
'stabilis' transformed into the French word 'stabiliser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stabilize' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make firm or steady,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has become stable or steady at a gradual pace.
The economy has slowly-stabilized after the recession.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 11:25