swiftly-volatile
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/ˈswɪftli ˈvɒlətl/
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/ˈswɪftli ˈvɒlətʌɪl/
rapid and unpredictable change
Etymology
The term 'swiftly-volatile' combines 'swiftly,' from Old English 'swift,' meaning 'quick,' and 'volatile,' from Latin 'volatilis,' meaning 'fleeting or transitory.'
'Swiftly' evolved from Old English 'swift,' while 'volatile' came from Latin 'volatilis,' through Old French 'volatile,' and eventually into modern English.
Initially, 'swiftly' meant 'quickly,' and 'volatile' meant 'fleeting.' Together, they now describe something that changes rapidly and unpredictably.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by rapid and unpredictable changes.
The stock market was swiftly-volatile, making it difficult for investors to predict trends.
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Last updated: 2025/05/15 21:45