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unstable in Latin

unstable in Latin is instābilis — unstable means likely to shift, collapse, or change suddenly; not firmly fixed.

unstable in Latin

instābilis
adj
Not stable.

What does "unstable" mean?

  1. adj Likely to shift, collapse, or change suddenly; not firmly fixed.
    "The ladder felt unstable, so he climbed down carefully."
  2. adj Emotionally erratic or prone to sudden mood changes.
    "His unstable behaviour worried his close friends."
  3. adj In chemistry or physics, prone to breaking down or decaying, sometimes radioactively.
    "The compound is unstable and decomposes quickly at room temperature."
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unstable in a sentence

  • The ladder felt unstable, so he climbed down carefully.
  • Investors worried about the unstable political situation.
  • His unstable behaviour worried his close friends.
  • The compound is unstable and decomposes quickly at room temperature.

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What is "unstable" in Latin?

"unstable" in Latin is instābilis. unstable means: Likely to shift, collapse, or change suddenly; not firmly fixed.

How do you use "unstable" in a sentence?

Example: "The ladder felt unstable, so he climbed down carefully." In Latin, "unstable" is instābilis.

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