HyperDic: volatility

English > 3 senses of the word volatility:
NOUNattributevolatilitythe property of changing readily from a solid or liquid to a vapor
attributevolatility, unpredictabilitythe trait of being unpredictably irresolute
attributevolatility, excitability, excitablenessbeing easily excited
volatility > pronunciation
Soundsvaa.lahtih'lahtiy
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English > volatility: 3 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe property of changing readily from a solid or liquid to a vapor.
Broaderchemical propertyA property used to characterize materials in reactions that change their identity
Spanishvolatilidad
Adjectivesvolatileevaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures
English > volatility: 3 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe trait of being unpredictably irresolute.
Example"the volatility of the market drove many investors away"
Synonymunpredictability
Broaderirresoluteness, irresolutionThe trait of being irresolute
Spanishvolatilidad
Adjectivesvolatiletending to vary often or widely
English > volatility: 3 senses > noun 3, attribute
Meaningeasily excited.
Synonymsexcitability, excitableness
Narrowerboiling pointHighly angry or excited
Broaderemotionality, emotionalismemotional nature or quality
Spanishexcitabilidad
Catalanexcitabilitat
Adjectivesvolatileliable to lead to sudden change or violence

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