surprisingly-stable
|sur-pris-ing-ly-sta-ble|
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/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli ˈsteɪbəl/
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/səˈpraɪzɪŋli ˈsteɪbəl/
(stable)
firm and secure
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 or unchanging.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unexpectedly consistent or unchanging in condition or quality.
The stock market remained surprisingly stable despite the economic turmoil.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 00:54