unexpectedly-stabilized
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-sta-bil-ized|
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli ˈsteɪbəlaɪzd/
(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,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make or become stable.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having become stable in a manner that was not anticipated.
The economy was unexpectedly-stabilized after the new policy was implemented.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 07:34