volatility — the quality of being likely to change quickly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being likely to change quickly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvɑləˈtɪləti/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's mood volatility made employees walk on eggshells during meetings.
- Currency volatility can significantly impact international business operations.
- The weather's volatility this spring has confused both flowers and fashionistas alike.
volatility
NOUN[/ˌvɑləˈtɪləti/]
the quality of being likely to change quickly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Sharp ups and downs show high volatility
Market volatility turns fertility into futility!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'volatilis', meaning 'flying' or 'fleeting'. The term originally described the nature of birds flying freely and never settling in one place, but evolved in modern usage to denote rapid change or instability.
Breakdown
volatilis (flying, fleeting) + -ity (state, quality). The Latin root 'volare' means 'to fly', with the suffix '-ilis' forming an adjective, and the English suffix '-ity' converting it to an abstract noun.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO's mood volatility made employees walk on eggshells during meetings.”
“Currency volatility can significantly impact international business operations.”
“The weather's volatility this spring has confused both flowers and fashionistas alike.”
“Investors need to understand the volatility of cryptocurrency markets before investing.”
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