instability

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/ˌɪn.stəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/

noun
uncertainty caused by the possibility of a sudden change in the present situation

instability in a sentence

  • “As temperatures rise, marine ice sheet instability threatens Antarctica.”
  • “political / economic instability”
  • “The instability of the euro continues.”
  • “The building's instability makes it extremely dangerous.”

What does “instability” mean?

instability (noun) means uncertainty caused by the possibility of a sudden change in the present situation. It is pronounced /ˌɪn.stəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "instability" mean?
instability (noun) means: uncertainty caused by the possibility of a sudden change in the present situation
How do you pronounce "instability"?
"instability" is pronounced /ˌɪn.stəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "instability" in a sentence?
Here is "instability" used in a sentence: As temperatures rise, marine ice sheet instability threatens Antarctica.

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