Word: STABLE
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Definition of STABLE
- A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) animals with hoofs, especially horses.
"There were stalls for fourteen horses in the squire's stables."
- (metonymy) All the racehorses of a particular stable, i.e. belonging to a given owner.
- A set of advocates; a barristers' chambers.
- To put or keep (an animal) in a stable.
- To dwell in a stable.
- To park (a rail vehicle).
- Relatively unchanging, permanent; firmly fixed or established; consistent; not easily moved, altered, or destroyed.
"He was in a stable relationship."
- Of software: established to be relatively free of bugs, as opposed to a beta version.
"You should download the 1.9 version of that video editing software: it is the latest stable version. The newer beta version has some bugs."
- (of a sorting algorithm) That maintains the relative order of items that compare as equal.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often formed with the Latin adjectival suffix "-abilis", denoting capability, worthiness, or ability to undergo an action.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "stable", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "stable" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STABLE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is STABLE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in STABLE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing STABLE:
- # the stable effect
- # master of stable
- # playing with stable
- # in terms of stable
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