English noun: volatility | |||
| 1. | volatility (attribute) the property of changing readily from a solid or liquid to a vapor | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | chemical property | ||
| 2. | volatility (attribute) the trait of being unpredictably irresolute | ||
| Samples | The volatility of the market drove many investors away. | ||
| Synonyms | unpredictability | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | irresoluteness, irresolution | ||
| 3. | volatility (attribute) being easily excited | ||
| Synonyms | excitability, excitableness | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | emotionalism, emotionality | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | boiling point | ||