Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
labile
Adjective
/ˈleɪ.baɪl/
Definition
Likely to change or fluctuate; unstable.
Examples
- The labile nature of the compound makes it difficult to study its properties.
- Her labile emotions often led to unpredictable reactions in social situations.
Meaning
The term ‘labile’ refers to something that is changeable or prone to variation, often used in contexts like chemistry, psychology, and biology to describe substances or states that are not fixed.
Synonyms
- Unstable
- Changeable
- Inconstant
- Fluid
