volatility
[/vɑːˈlætɪlɪti/]
nounfemininepl: volatilidades
volatilidade
1. The quality of being volatile; tendency to change rapidly and unpredictably
The stock market's volatility makes it risky for conservative investors.
A volatilidade do mercado de ações torna-o arriscado para investidores conservadores.
2. In chemistry/physics: the tendency of a substance to evaporate or vaporize
The volatility of alcohol means it evaporates quickly at room temperature.
A volatilidade do álcool significa que ele evapora rapidamente à temperatura ambiente.
3. Emotional instability or unpredictability of behavior or mood
Her volatility made it difficult to predict how she would react.
Sua volatilidade tornava difícil prever como ela reagiria.
NYC Slang
wildcard (informal descriptor of unpredictable situations)
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