die Volatilität
Translation
volatility, instability, fickleness
Examples
Die Volatilität am Aktienmarkt ist hoch.
The volatility on the stock market is high.
Seine emotionale Volatilität macht ihn unberechenbar.
His emotional volatility makes him unpredictable.
Grammar Patterns
the volatility ((of sth.)) the volatility of sth. The volatility of the markets is high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schwankung, Unbeständigkeit; Antonyms: Stabilität, Beständigkeit
Etymology
From Latin 'volatilis' (flying, fleeting). The suffix '-ität' denotes a quality or state, like '-ity' in English.
Memory Tips
Think of volatile liquids that evaporate quickly, or volatile markets that change rapidly. It's about rapid change.