volatility

noun
UK: /ˌvɒləˈtɪləti/
US: /ˌvɑːləˈtɪləti/

  1. The quality or state of being likely to change suddenly, especially for the worse.

    1. The market's volatility scared investors.
    2. Due to the political volatility, many citizens decided to leave the country.

  2. The degree to which something is likely to change rapidly and unpredictably.

    1. Stock market volatility is very high now.
    2. The volatility of prices makes future planning quite difficult for businesses.

  3. The property of a substance of changing easily into a gas at a relatively low temperature.

    1. The volatility of gasoline makes it a fire hazard.
    2. Because of its volatility, the chemical must be handled with extreme caution.

Synonyms

instability fluctuation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "volatility" in English means: The quality or state of being likely to change suddenly, especially for the worse., The degree to which something is likely to change rapidly and unpredictably., The property of a substance of changing easily into a gas at a relatively low temperature..

The phonetic transcription of "volatility" is /ˌvɒləˈtɪləti/ in British English and /ˌvɑːləˈtɪləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "volatility": instability, fluctuation.

Example usage of "volatility": "The market's volatility scared investors.". More examples on the page.