stabile

adjective

sta·bile | \ ˈstā-ˌbī(-ə)l

Definition of stabile

(Entry 1 of 2)

: stationary, stable

stabile

noun

sta·bile | \ ˈstā-ˌbēl

Definition of stabile (Entry 2 of 2)

: an abstract sculpture or construction similar in appearance to a mobile but made to be stationary

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Unlike Calder’s mobiles that perform for you, his stabiles are viewer-activated. — Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Know, "What are those giant sculptures in Denver Botanic Gardens? They’re quite important, actually.," 14 May 2017 Calder is credited with having created the mobile as well as the stabile, a sculpture that contains moving parts but sits on the floor. — Hailey Ross, idahostatesman, "Boise Art Museum’s new exhibit features big-name artists," 16 June 2017

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stabile

adjective

sta·bile | \ ˈstā-ˌbīl

1 : stable sense 1

2 : resistant to chemical change native proteins are never stabile— Otto Rahn