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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSteady
/ˈstɛdi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving.
"The table was steady enough to hold the heavy vase without wobbling."
- 1
To make or become steady.
"He tried to steady his breathing before the big presentation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'steady' originates from the Old English 'stēdig', meaning 'firm, stable', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic *staidiga, related to the concept of standing firm. Over time, it evolved to encompass meanings related to consistency and reliability.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Steady" is said worldwide
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Stable
Transliteration: stabl
"La table était assez stable pour tenir le vase lourd sans vaciller."
Stabil
Transliteration: stabil
"Der Tisch war stabil genug, um die schwere Vase zu halten."
Stabile
Transliteration: stabile
"Il tavolo era abbastanza stabile da reggere il vaso pesante."
Estable
Transliteration: estable
"La mesa era lo suficientemente estable como para sostener el pesado jarrón."
Estável
Transliteration: estável
"A mesa era estável o suficiente para suportar o pesado vaso."
स्थिर
Transliteration: sthir
"टेबल इतना स्थिर था कि भारी फूलदान को बिना हिलाए रख सके।"
稳定
Transliteration: wěndìng
"桌子足够稳定，可以不摇晃地放置重花瓶。"
안정적인
Transliteration: anjeongjeogin
"테이블은 무거운 꽃병을 흔들리지 않게 지탱할 만큼 안정적이었다."
安定した
Transliteration: antei shita
"テーブルは重い花瓶を揺れずに支えるのに十分安定していました。"
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