stabilised
Definition
Adjective: Made stable or firm; brought to a state where change, movement, or decline is prevented or minimized.
Usage
The adjective "stabilised" describes something that has been made steady, balanced, or unchanging. It often refers to a condition that was previously unstable but has now been corrected or controlled. It is commonly used in technical, medical, financial, and general contexts.
Examples
- The patient's condition has stabilised and is no longer critical.
- After the emergency repairs, the leaning tower was finally stabilised.
- The government's actions stabilised the currency and halted inflation.
- Use a tripod to keep the camera stabilised during long exposures.
Advanced Usage
- "to become stabilised": To reach a state of stability on its own or through external factors.
- The political situation in the region has become stabilised after the peace treaty.
- "stabilised condition/state": A common collocation emphasizing a secure and steady status.
- The engineer confirmed the bridge was in a stabilised condition and safe for use.
Variants and Related Words
- Stabilize (verb): To make or become stable.
- The pilot worked to stabilize the aircraft.
- Stabilization (noun): The process of making something stable.
- The stabilization of the economy was the minister's primary goal.
- Stabiliser (noun): A device or substance used to maintain stability.
- The ship's stabilisers reduced the rolling motion in rough seas.
Synonyms
- Balanced
- Steady
- Secured
- Fixed
- Settled
Antonyms
- Destabilised
- Unstable
- Unsteady
- Volatile
- Wobbly
Notes on Usage
"Stabilised" is the preferred spelling in British English. In American English, the spelling is typically "stabilized". The meaning is identical.
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made stable or firm
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