suddenly-unstable
|sud-den-ly-un-stable|
/ˈsʌdənli-ʌnˈsteɪbəl/
rapid instability
Etymology
The word 'suddenly-unstable' is a compound word formed by combining 'suddenly' and 'unstable'. 'Suddenly' originates from the Old English 'sudden', meaning 'unexpected', and 'unstable' comes from the Latin 'instabilis', meaning 'unsteady'.
The term 'suddenly-unstable' evolved as a descriptive phrase in modern English to express rapid changes in stability.
Initially, 'suddenly' and 'unstable' were used separately, but over time they combined to describe rapid instability.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that becomes unstable or unsteady in a sudden manner.
The weather turned suddenly-unstable, causing unexpected storms.
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Last updated: 2025/05/15 21:22