stabilizingly
|sta-bi-li-zing-ly|
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/ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/
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/ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/
(stabilize)
make stable
Etymology
'stabilizingly' originates from Modern English, formed from the verb 'stabilize' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'stabilize' ultimately comes from Latin, specifically the word 'stabilis', where 'stabilis' meant 'firm' or 'stable'.
'stabilize' changed from Medieval Latin 'stabilizare' and Old French 'stabiliser' and entered English as 'stabilize' (17th century); the present participle 'stabilizing' developed from the verb and the suffix '-ly' produced the adverb 'stabilizingly'.
Initially, it meant 'to make firm or stable'; over time it retained that core meaning, and 'stabilizingly' came to mean 'in a manner that makes or keeps something stable'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that stabilizes; in a way that makes something steady or prevents fluctuations
The engineers adjusted the control systems stabilizingly so the platform remained level during the storm.
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Last updated: 2025/12/15 19:13