volatile — liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɑːlətaɪl/
Korean meaning: 급격하고 예측 불가능하게 변하기 쉬운, 불안정한
Korean pronunciation: **볼**러타일
Example Sentences
- My boss is so volatile that even complimenting his tie can somehow make him angry.
- The cryptocurrency market is more volatile than my teenage daughter's mood swings.
- Oil prices remain volatile due to geopolitical tensions in the region.
volatile
ADJECTIVE//ˈvɑːlətaɪl//
liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Weather changes unpredictably and rapidly
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In hostile times, fragile beauty turns volatile.
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Origin
From Latin 'volatilis' meaning 'flying' or 'fleeting', derived from 'volare' meaning 'to fly'. The word was extended metaphorically to describe things that are unstable or likely to change rapidly.
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“My boss is so volatile that even complimenting his tie can somehow make him angry.”
“The cryptocurrency market is more volatile than my teenage daughter's mood swings.”
“Oil prices remain volatile due to geopolitical tensions in the region.”
“The volatile chemicals must be stored in a cool, dry place.”
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