Labile

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪˌbaɪl/

Definitions of labile

adjective liable to change; easily altered or unstable

Example Sentences

A1 Her emotions were labile, changing rapidly from joy to sadness.

A2 The weather in this region is quite labile, with frequent changes in temperature.

B1 The labile nature of the stock market makes it difficult to predict future trends.

B2 The labile chemical compound required careful handling in the laboratory.

C1 The artist's style was described as labile, constantly evolving and changing.

C2 The labile political situation in the country led to widespread unrest and protests.

Examples of labile in a Sentence

formal The labile nature of the chemical compound makes it difficult to stabilize.

informal Her emotions are quite labile, changing from happy to sad in an instant.

slang I can't keep up with his labile moods, he's all over the place.

figurative The labile market conditions are causing investors to be cautious.

Grammatical Forms of labile

• past tense: labiled
• plural: labiles
• comparative: more labile
• superlative: most labile
• present tense: labilize
• future tense: will labilize
• perfect tense: have labiled
• continuous tense: is labilizing
• singular: labile
• positive degree: labilest
• infinitive: to labilize
• gerund: labilizing
• participle: labiling

Origin and Evolution of labile

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'labile' originated from the Latin word 'labilis', meaning liable to slip or fall.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'labile' has evolved to also include the psychological and medical context, referring to emotional or mental instability.