Definition

A device or substance that helps to keep something steady or balanced, preventing it from moving too much or changing too quickly.

Example

The stabilizer on the airplane helped it fly smoothly through turbulent weather.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a stabilizer for your drone?

Yeah, I think it helps keep it steady during flights.

Exactly! I want to get one for smoother videos.

That sounds like a great idea; it could really improve your footage.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stabilizer → It is formed from "stabilis" (meaning stable or firm) and "-izer" (a suffix used to indicate a person or thing that performs a specified action). The word "stabilizer" refers to something that makes or keeps something stable or steady.

Memory Tip

Think of something that makes things 'stable' ('stabilis') — that's what a stabilizer does.

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