adjective

volatile

Translation

volatile, unstable, unpredictable, evaporative

The political situation is highly volatile.

He has a very volatile temper.

Gasoline is a volatile substance.

Petrol is a volatile substance.

a ((volatile)) ((noun)) an unstable (noun) He has a volatile temper.

((sth.)) is ((volatile)) (sth.) is unstable The market is volatile.

Synonyms: unstable, unpredictable, explosive; Antonyms: stable, constant

From Latin 'volare' meaning 'to fly', implying something that can easily fly away or change.

Think of a volcano that is about to erupt - it's 'volatile'. Or a bird that can 'fly' away at any moment.