stable

(noun) a farm building for housing horses or other livestock. Synonyms: stalls, horse barn.

(verb) shelter in a stable. Example: "Stable horses."

(adj) resistant to change of position or condition. Synonyms: stable (vs. unstable). Examples: "A stable ladder." "A stable peace." "A stable relationship." "Stable prices."

(adj) firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation. Example: "The economy is stable."

(adj) not taking part readily in chemical change.

(adj) maintaining equilibrium.

(adj) showing little if any change. Synonyms: static, unchanging. Example: "A static population."