Definition

The quality of being unstable or likely to change quickly, often in a way that is unpredictable.

Example

The volatileness of the stock market can make investing risky.

Conversation

Have you noticed the volatileness of the weather lately?

Yeah, one day it's sunny, and the next it's pouring rain.

It's so unpredictable; I can't keep up with what to wear!

Exactly! It's like we need to check the forecast multiple times a day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Volatileness is formed from "volatilis" (from Latin, meaning flying or fleeting) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word describes the quality of being able to fly or the tendency to change rapidly.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'flying' or 'fleeting' — 'volatilis' suggests a sense of movement, and '-ness' indicates a state. This helps you remember that 'volatileness' refers to the quality of being changeable or unstable.

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