steadily-stabilized
|stead-i-ly-sta-bi-lized|
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/ˈstɛdɪli ˈsteɪbəlaɪzd/
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/ˈstɛdɪli ˈsteɪbɪlaɪzd/
(stabilize)
make stable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stabilize' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'stabilis,' where 'stabilis' meant 'firm or stable.'
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 stable,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been made stable in a consistent and reliable manner.
The economy has become steadily-stabilized over the past few years.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 05:51