extreme variability

[/ɪkˈstriːm ˌvɛəriəˈbɪləti/]
noun
variabilidade extrema
1. The quality or state of varying greatly; marked tendency to change unpredictably or to differ significantly from a standard or expected value
The extreme variability in weather patterns this season has made agricultural planning difficult.
A variabilidade extrema nos padrões climáticos desta estação dificultou o planejamento agrícola.
2. In statistics and science, a condition characterized by high standard deviation or coefficient of variation in data sets
The extreme variability of test results indicated methodological flaws in the experiment.
A variabilidade extrema dos resultados dos testes indicou falhas metodológicas no experimento.
3. A lack of consistency or predictability in behavior, performance, or measurable characteristics
The athlete's extreme variability in performance made him unreliable for the championship.
A variabilidade extrema no desempenho do atleta o tornou pouco confiável para o campeonato.
This term is predominantly used in academic, scientific, and technical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking environments. In Brazil, it appears frequently in research papers, medical studies, and climate change discussions. The phrase reflects the globalized scientific community's shared vocabulary, with minimal variation between regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
high variabilityextreme fluctuationmarked inconsistencygreat varianceunpredictabilityvolatility
Antonyms / Antônimos
consistencystabilityuniformitypredictabilityregularityconstancy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
variabilidade extrema
Standard and widely used in academic and scientific contexts
Portugal
variabilidade extrema
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in scientific literature
São Paulo
variabilidade muito alta
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in technical discussions
Rio de Janeiro
variação extrema
Less formal alternative in colloquial speech

Related Words

variabilityvariancefluctuationvolatilityinconsistencydeviationstandard deviationcoefficient of variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the place
all over the map
hit or miss
unpredictable as the weather
like a rollercoaster
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