English · Adjectives
volatile
/ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl/
[/ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl/]
unstable or changeable
Advancedadjective
Definition
Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, often for the worse.
Example
The stock market was highly volatile, swinging wildly with every piece of news.
The stock market was highly volatile, swinging wildly with every piece of news.
Etymology
From Latin 'volare' (to fly), via 'volatilis' (flying, fleeting).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in finance, chemistry, and descriptions of mood.