Volatile
Example: Volatile conditions change rapidly
Definition
"Volatile" describes conditions or substances that change rapidly and unpredictably, often in a way that can cause instability or danger. For example, volatile conditions refer to situations that are prone to sudden and unexpected fluctuations.
Etymology
The word "volatile" comes from the Latin verb 'volare,' meaning 'to fly.' Originally, it described something able to fly or evaporate quickly. Over time, its meaning expanded to include anything prone to sudden change or instability, much like how a bird swiftly changes direction in flight.
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"Volatile" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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