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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInstability
/ˌɪn.stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality or state of being unstable; lack of stability.
"The instability of the economy led to widespread uncertainty among investors." - 2
A condition characterized by unpredictable changes or fluctuations.
"The political instability in the region has caused many citizens to flee."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Middle English word 'instabilite', originating from Old French 'instabilité', and ultimately from the Latin 'instabilitas', formed from 'in-' (not) plus 'stabilis' (stable). It has historically denoted a lack of firmness, steadiness, or permanence in physical, emotional, or political structures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Instability" is said worldwide
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instabilité
Transliteration: ɛ̃sta.bi.li.te
"L'instabilité économique a provoqué des inquiétudes."
Instabilität
Transliteration: ɪnʃta.bi.li.tɛːt
"Die wirtschaftliche Instabilität hat viele Menschen betroffen."
instabilità
Transliteration: insta.bi.li.tà
"L'instabilità politica ha creato tensioni."
inestabilidad
Transliteration: i.nes.ta.bi.li.dad
"La inestabilidad del mercado ha afectado a los inversores."
instabilidade
Transliteration: insta.bi.li.da.de
"A instabilidade política gerou protestos."
अस्थिरता
Transliteration: asthirta
"अर्थव्यवस्था की अस्थिरता ने चिंता पैदा की।"
不稳定性
Transliteration: bù wěn dìng xìng
"经济的不稳定性引发了许多问题。"
불안정성
Transliteration: bul-an-jeong-seong
"경제의 불안정성이 많은 사람들에게 영향을 미쳤습니다."
不安定性
Transliteration: fuanteisei
"経済の不安定性が問題を引き起こしています。"
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