noun

volatility

volatility, instability, unpredictability

The stock market is known for its volatility.

The stock market is known for its volatility.

The volatility of the chemical makes it dangerous.

The volatility of the chemical makes it dangerous.

the volatility of ((sth.)) the quality of being volatile The volatility of the market is high.

Synonyms: instability, fluctuation, unpredictability; Antonyms: stability, predictability

From 'volatile' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity'. 'Volatile' comes from Latin 'volare' (to fly).

Think of 'flying' prices in the stock market to remember its financial meaning.

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