volatility
noun/ˌvɑləˈtɪlɪti/
Frequency rank: #7,797 most common English word
Meaning
the tendency to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially in price or mood
Example sentence
Investors were worried about the market volatility during the economic crisis.
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