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stably-employed

|sta-bly-em-ployed|

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/ˈsteɪbli ɛmˈplɔɪd/

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/ˈsteɪbli ɪmˈplɔɪd/

(stable)

firm and secure

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounVerb
stablestablesstablesstablesstabledstabledstablingmore stablemost stablestable (building)stable (to put in a stable)
Etymology
Etymology Information

'stable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'stabilis,' where 'stare' meant 'to stand.'

Historical Evolution

'stabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'stable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stable.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'firmly fixed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'consistent and reliable.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a consistent and reliable job or occupation.

He has been stably-employed for over 10 years at the same company.

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Last updated: 2025/07/05 14:51