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stabilizing

sta·bi·lize
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [stey-buh-lahyz]
    • /ˈsteɪ bəˌlaɪz/
    • /ˈsteɪ.bɪ.laɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [stey-buh-lahyz]
    • /ˈsteɪ bəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of stabilizing word

  • verb with object stabilizing to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast. 1
  • verb with object stabilizing to maintain at a given or unfluctuating level or quantity: The government will try to stabilize the cost of living. 1
  • verb with object stabilizing Aeronautics. to put or keep (an aircraft) in stable equilibrium, as by some special device. 1
  • verb without object stabilizing to become stabilized. 1
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Origin of stabilizing

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; stabile + -ize; compare French stabiliser

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Parts of speech for Stabilizing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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stabilizing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for stabilizing

noun stabilizing

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