volatility

noun

vol·a·til·i·ty ˌvä-lə-ˈti-lə-tē

plural volatilities

Synonyms of volatility next

: the quality or state of being volatile: such as

: a tendency to change quickly and unpredictably

price volatility

the volatility of the stock market

: a tendency to erupt in violence or anger

the volatility of the region

the volatility of his temper

: the quality of being readily vaporizable at a fairly low temperature

As each component of crude oil has a different relative volatility, they will evaporate at different temperatures.—

Martin W. Stockel et al.

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Due to these factors, there is a need to prepare for the potential volatility of federal government funding, county officials said. —

Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025 Some companies are more adept at hedging away risks of currency volatility than others, but even big hedging programs often won’t account for everything. —

Jesse Pound, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025 The filing also discusses risks related to market volatility, regulatory changes, and environmental compliance, which could impact AEP's future operations and financial performance. —

Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025 The broader California housing market has shown signs of volatility. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for volatility