stabile en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsteɪ.baɪl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
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- /ˈsteɪˌbil/ (General-American)
Etymology
Coined by German-French artist Jean Arp in 1932 from Latin stabilis (“firmly fixed or established”) to describe the stationary works of Alexander Calder as opposed to his better known mobiles.
Meanings
- abstract sculpture or structure of wire, sheet metal, etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stabiles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |