Labile
(adjective)
Easily changed or unstable.
Origin:
The term "labile" is derived from the latin word "labilis" which means easily changed or unstable. it is used in various fields such as chemistry, biology, and psychology to describe something that is easily changed or unstable.
Examples:
- The labile compound was easily broken down by the enzymes.
- Her moods were labile and she was easily upset.
- The labile state of the protein made it difficult to study.
- The labile nature of the stock market made it hard to predict trends.
- Her emotions were labile and she was easily swayed.