volatile

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volatile

(adjective)

Meaning

likely to change rapidly and unpredictably

Example

"The stock market can be quite volatile, often swinging dramatically in one day."

Synonyms

unstableficklechangeable

Antonyms

stableconstant

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'volatilis', meaning capable of flying.
Related word forms
  • noun: volatility
  • adverb: volatilely

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