stabilised

Thân thiện

The engineer stabilised the camera on the tripod.

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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. made stable or firm

Từ đồng nghĩa

• stabilized