instable — not stable; lacking stability or firmness; prone to change
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not stable; lacking stability or firmness; prone to change
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈsteɪbəl/
Korean meaning: 불안정한, 안정성이 부족한, 변하기 쉬운
Korean pronunciation: 인**스테**이블
Example Sentences
- My WiFi connection is so instable that it disconnects every time I sneeze.
- The instable political situation led to frequent changes in government.
- His instable mood swings made him impossible to work with.
instable
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈsteɪbəl//
not stable; lacking stability or firmness; prone to change
a construction worker places another wooden beam on top of an already shaky tower structure. The tower begins to lean dangerously to one side as he steps back nervously. The wooden beams start shifting and sliding against each other from the uneven weight distribution. The tower continues swaying back and forth unpredictably in the breeze. Other workers below point upward with concerned expressions and start backing away from the base. A supervisor gestures frantically for everyone to move to safety. a structure that is not stable and prone to change or collapse
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'stabilis' meaning steady or firm, with the negative prefix 'in-' added to create the opposite meaning of unsteady or unstable.
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📝Examples
“My WiFi connection is so instable that it disconnects every time I sneeze.”
“The instable political situation led to frequent changes in government.”
“His instable mood swings made him impossible to work with.”
“The instable chair collapsed right when the boss sat down.”
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