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unstable attributes

[ən-ˈstā-bəl ˈa-trə-ˌbyüts]
nounpl: unstable attributes
atributos instáveis
1. Characteristics or properties of something that are prone to change, fluctuate, or become unreliable; often used in technical, scientific, or psychological contexts
The unstable attributes of the chemical compound made it difficult to store.
Os atributos instáveis do composto químico tornaram difícil armazená-lo.
2. In software development, attributes or properties of an object that may change state unexpectedly or are difficult to maintain consistency
The system crashed due to unstable attributes in the database configuration.
O sistema falhou devido aos atributos instáveis na configuração do banco de dados.
3. Characteristics of a person or situation that are variable, unreliable, or subject to rapid change
His unstable attributes made him unpredictable in negotiations.
Seus atributos instáveis o tornavam imprevisível nas negociações.
Synonyms
variable attributesinconsistent propertiesfluctuating characteristicsunreliable featuresvolatile traits
Antonyms
stable attributesconsistent propertiesfixed characteristicsreliable featurespermanent traits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atributos instáveis
Most common usage in technical and scientific contexts
São Paulo
atributos instáveis
Preferred in business and IT sectors
Portugal
atributos instáveis
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'características instáveis' in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

on shaky ground
up in the air
touch and go
in flux
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