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/
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
In hostile times, fragile beauty turns volatile.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
vol- (fly, from Latin volare) + -atil- (adjective-forming suffix) + -e (adjectival ending) = volatile (prone to flying away, unstable)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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