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Comparative
more volatile
Superlative
most volatile
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prone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous
- The political situation in the region is highly volatile.
- His temper is so volatile that no one knows when he’ll explode.
- The stock market has been volatile this year, with sharp drops and rises.
- Their relationship was volatile, with frequent arguments.
- The CEO’s volatile decision-making caused instability within the company.
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tending to vary often or widely
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marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
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having a tendency to change rapidly and unpredictably, often characterized by fluctuations or instability
- The weather in the region can be highly volatile throughout the year.
- The chemical compound is volatile and needs to be handled with care.
- Scientists studied the behavior of volatile liquids in different environments.
- Due to its volatile nature, the solution was kept in a sealed container.
- The experiment showed that the substance had a volatile behavior under heat.
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