Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
volatile
Adjective
/ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl/
Definition
Easily evaporating at normal temperatures; capable of changing rapidly and unpredictably.
Examples
- The volatile nature of the stock market can make investing quite risky.
- Some chemicals are volatile and require careful handling to prevent accidents.
- He has a volatile temper, often changing from calm to angry in an instant.
Meaning
The term describes a substance that can change from solid or liquid to gas very quickly, or a situation that can change suddenly and unexpectedly.
Synonyms
- Unstable
- Fickle
- Changeable
- Inconstant
- Fluid
