volatility

[vahl-uh-til-i-tee]

noun

1. the state or quality of being volatile.

Example Sentences

The volatility of the youthful trio of “Adolescent Salvation” seems to have no limits.

From Los Angeles Times

For all of his archetypal good looks, Redford had 10 times the depth underneath, bringing volatility and humanity to even his most surface roles.

From Salon

“I do find myself having to pay more attention to volatilities outside of our lab space,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Any effort to scale back the frequency of those reports is likely to face opposition from shareholders and other critics, who argue that the shift could threaten transparency and risk market volatility.

From BBC

For a restaurant better known for cornbread and checkerboards than market volatility, the whole thing had the air of an identity crisis unfolding in real time.

From Salon

Related Words

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