Volatility

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Pronunciation: /vɑləˈtɪləti/

Definitions of volatility

noun a quality or state of being likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly

Example Sentences

A1 Volatility in the stock market can make investments risky.

A2 The volatility of the weather in this region makes it hard to plan outdoor activities.

B1 Investors need to be aware of the volatility of the cryptocurrency market.

B2 The volatility of exchange rates can affect international trade.

C1 Economists study the volatility of financial markets to predict future trends.

C2 The volatility of the political situation in the region has led to uncertainty among investors.

adjective volatile

Example Sentences

A1 The stock market is very volatile, it changes a lot.

A2 Investing in cryptocurrency can be risky due to its volatility.

B1 The company's success is dependent on managing the volatility of the market.

B2 Traders need to be able to adapt quickly to the volatility of the financial markets.

C1 The economic volatility in the region has led to uncertainty among investors.

C2 The volatility of the global economy is a major concern for policymakers.

Examples of volatility in a Sentence

formal The stock market experienced high volatility due to global economic uncertainties.

informal I heard that the price of Bitcoin is all over the place because of its volatility.

slang The volatility in the housing market is giving me major anxiety about selling my place.

figurative Her emotions were like a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs, mirroring the volatility of the situation.

Grammatical Forms of volatility

past tense

volatilized

plural

volatilities

comparative

more volatile

superlative

most volatile

present tense

volatilizes

future tense

will volatile

perfect tense

has volatilized

continuous tense

is volatilizing

singular

volatility

positive degree

volatile

infinitive

to volatile

gerund

volatilizing

participle

volatilized

Origin and Evolution of volatility

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'volatility' originated from the Latin word 'volatilis' meaning 'fleeting' or 'transitory'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in alchemy to describe substances that could easily be vaporized, the term 'volatility' evolved to describe the tendency of prices or markets to fluctuate rapidly and unpredictably.