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volatility

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˌvɑɫəˈtɪɫəti// UK //vˌɒlɐtˈɪlɪti// volatil·i·ty

n. the quality of changing quickly and suddenly, especially in a way that is hard to predict. You often hear this when people talk about money, markets, or someone's temper.

n. the tendency of a substance, market, or situation to change rapidly and unpredictably. In financial contexts, it refers to the degree of variation in a trading price series over time.


SIMPLE

The stock market is experiencing high volatility this week.

CONTEXTUAL

Investors are often wary of the volatility in cryptocurrency prices, as values can drop significantly within minutes.

COMPLEX

The political analyst warned that the inherent volatility of the region's coalition government could lead to a sudden collapse if the upcoming budget fails to pass.

Synonyms
Origin

From volatile + -ity.

Usage

Often paired with the adjectives 'high', 'low', or 'extreme'. In computing, it refers to data that is lost when power is removed.

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