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Meanings of volatile in English

Portuguese
volátil

Marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments.

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volátil

Liable to lead to sudden change or violence.

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Volatile.

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Usage of volatile in English
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However, markets remain volatile and consumer sentiment is fragile, the company said.
The Irish Times
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However, despite such optimism, next year is still likely to prove volatile.
Reuters
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Ms Gatyoni said to stop situations becoming volatile, earlier intervention was needed.
Radio NZ
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The Philippine currency and stock market have experienced a volatile time recently.
BBC
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He said the wide range reflected economic uncertainty and volatile consumer demand.
The Guardian
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The situation in Gugulethu was of a volatile nature on Thursday morning.
The South African
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In these volatile and difficult times, investors often turn to property investment.
The South African
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Even on the best of days, the volatile Suárez needs careful handling.
The Guardian
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Earlier, when you were working below: You said something about volatile chemicals?
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
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Traders expect the British pound to remain volatile over the coming weeks.
Reuters
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April has proved to be a very volatile month in investment markets.
The Irish Times
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The fighting has increasingly followed ethnic lines, unsettling an already volatile region.
Reuters
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Analysts expect the British pound to remain volatile in the coming weeks.
Reuters
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It also confirmed profit targets, although it conceded markets were still volatile.
Reuters
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The politically volatile nation has been without an elected president since February.
Reuters
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The industry has been stressed by highly volatile oil and corn prices.
Reuters
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Portuguese
volátil
Volatile through the time
Volatile across language varieties
Ireland
Common
South Africa
Common
United States of America
Common
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