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volatile

/ˈvɒlətaɪl/ adjective · British & US
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What does volatile mean?

adjective

Prone to sudden or uncontrolled change; liable to change frequently or unpredictably. Capable of exploding or burning easily.

Example

"The volatile nature of the stock market made it difficult to predict the outcome of the investment."

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