unpredictably-stable
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/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbli ˈsteɪbəl/
unexpectedly firm
Etymology
'unpredictably-stable' is a compound word formed from 'unpredictable' and 'stable'. 'Unpredictable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'praedicere', where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'dicere' meant 'to say'. 'Stable' comes from Latin 'stabilis', meaning 'firm'.
'Unpredictable' evolved from the Latin 'praedicere' through Old French 'predire', and 'stable' from Latin 'stabilis' through Old French 'stable'.
Initially, 'unpredictable' meant 'not able to be predicted', and 'stable' meant 'firm'. Together, they describe a state that is generally firm but can change unexpectedly.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is generally stable but can change in unexpected ways.
The stock market is unpredictably-stable, with sudden fluctuations.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 20:14