predictably-volatile
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/prɪˈdɪktəbli ˈvɑːlətl/
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/prɪˈdɪktəbli ˈvɒlətʌɪl/
expected instability
Etymology
'predictably-volatile' is a compound word formed from 'predictably' and 'volatile'. 'Predictably' originates from the Latin word 'praedicere', meaning 'to foretell', and 'volatile' comes from the Latin 'volatilis', meaning 'flying' or 'fleeting'.
'Predictably' evolved from the Latin 'praedicere' through Old French 'predire', while 'volatile' transitioned from Latin 'volatilis' through Old French 'volatil'.
Initially, 'volatile' referred to something that could fly or evaporate quickly, but it evolved to describe anything that changes rapidly and unpredictably.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is expected to change rapidly and unpredictably, often in a negative or unstable manner.
The stock market has been predictably-volatile this year, with frequent ups and downs.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 01:16