labile — readily open to change; unstable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: readily open to change; unstable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪbaɪl/
Korean meaning: 변하기 쉬운, 불안정한
Korean pronunciation: **레이**바일
Example Sentences
- The patient's labile hypertension made the doctors scratch their heads in confusion.
- Her labile temperament meant that sunny skies could turn to thunderstorms in seconds.
- The stock market's labile nature keeps investors on their toes constantly.
labile
ADJECTIVE//ˈleɪbaɪl//
readily open to change; unstable
a scientist carefully adds drops from a beaker into a glass flask on the lab bench. The liquid in the flask immediately begins changing colors from blue to red to yellow rapidly. The reaction bubbles and shifts unpredictably as steam rises from the container. Another scientist nearby watches nervously as the mixture continues its unstable transformation. a substance that is readily open to change and unstable
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'labilis' meaning 'liable to slip or fall.' The word originally described something physically unstable, like standing on slippery ground, which evolved to mean emotionally or mentally changeable.
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📝Examples
“The patient's labile hypertension made the doctors scratch their heads in confusion.”
“Her labile temperament meant that sunny skies could turn to thunderstorms in seconds.”
“The stock market's labile nature keeps investors on their toes constantly.”
“His labile friendship with colleagues changed faster than a chameleon's colors.”
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