volatility

Noun
US[vol-uh-til-uh-tee]/ˌvɑləˈtɪləti/5 syllables
Synonyms: unpredictabilityexcitabilityexcitableness

Open English WordNet

Noun (3)

  1. the property of changing readily from a solid or liquid to a vaporType of chemical property
  2. the trait of being unpredictably irresolute“the volatility of the market drove many investors away”Synonyms: unpredictabilityType of irresoluteness, irresolution
  3. being easily excitedSynonyms: excitabilityexcitablenessType of emotionality, emotionalismKinds boiling point

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Vol′a·tile·ness, Vol′a·til′i·ty noun

Origin: Cf. F. volatilité.

Quality or state of being volatile; disposition to evaporate; changeableness; fickleness.

Synonyms: See Levity.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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