1. the quality of being likely to change suddenly and unpredictably
2. the tendency of a substance to evaporate quickly at normal temperatures
Usage: chemistry
3. rapid and significant price fluctuations in financial markets
Usage: finance

Examples

• The volatility of the stock market makes investing risky.
• Political volatility in the region has affected trade.
• The high volatility of gasoline makes it dangerous to store.
• Currency volatility can impact international business.
• Weather volatility has increased in recent years.
• The volatility of her emotions concerned her friends.
• Alcohol’s volatility allows it to evaporate quickly.