unstably-employed
|un-stab-ly-em-ployed|
B2
/ʌnˈsteɪbli ɪmˈplɔɪd/
insecure job
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unstably-employed' originates from the combination of 'unstable' and 'employed', where 'unstable' comes from Latin 'instabilis', meaning 'not firm'.
Historical Evolution
'unstable' changed from the Latin word 'instabilis' and eventually became the modern English word 'unstable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unstable' meant 'not firm', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not stable or secure'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a job that is not secure or consistent.
Many gig workers are unstably-employed, lacking job security.
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Last updated: 2025/07/24 23:48