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stabile Definition

sta·bile (stā′bəl, -bil; also, and for n. usually, -bēl, -bīl′)

adjective

  1. stable; stationary; fixed in position
  2. resistant to chemical change

Etymology: L stabilis: see stable,

noun

a large stationary abstract sculpture, usually a construction of metal, wire, wood, etc.

stabile Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • pattern: Or do they adopt stabile face-saving patterns specific to one language and culture in their daily communication?