Homonym: Stable (Firm)
The term "stable" refers to a state of being steady, balanced, and not prone to change or fluctuation. In various contexts, it can describe physical structures, such as a stable for animals, or conditions like a stable economy, where prices and employment levels remain consistent over time.
In science, "stable" can refer to the behavior of substances or systems that do not easily react or change under certain conditions. For example, a stable chemical compound maintains its structure and properties, while a stable ecosystem supports a balanced interaction among its organisms without drastic changes.