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unstable system

[/ʌnˈsteɪbəl ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: unstable systems
sistema instável
1. A system that lacks stability and tends to change unpredictably or move away from equilibrium
The financial market experienced an unstable system during the economic crisis.
O mercado financeiro experimentou um sistema instável durante a crise econômica.
2. In physics or engineering, a system whose equilibrium is easily disrupted and does not return to its original state
An unstable system in mechanics may collapse under small perturbations.
Um sistema instável em mecânica pode entrar em colapso sob pequenas perturbações.
Synonyms
volatile systemprecarious systemunreliable systemsistema desequilibradosistema frágil
Antonyms
stable systemequilibrium systemsteady systemsistema estávelsistema equilibrado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema instável
Standard usage in technical and scientific contexts
São Paulo
sistema instável
Common in industrial and engineering sectors
Portugal
sistema instável
Standard usage, consistent with European Portuguese terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

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