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Definition of stably

stably

/ˈsteɪ.bli/
sta · bly
Adjective:stable
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• adverb

1

In a firm, steady, or secure manner; without fluctuating, shifting, or changing suddenly.

Example

"The engineered bacteria were able to stably express the foreign gene across multiple generations."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'stable' (from Old French 'estable' and Latin 'stabilis', meaning 'firm' or 'steadfast', derived from 'stare', 'to stand') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stably
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