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labile adj

Labile means easily changed. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of labile

  • easily changed
  • emotionally unstable

Usage examples of labile

Her mood was so labile that a small compliment made her cheerful, but a minor criticism left her in tears.

The labile compound had to be kept cold because heat could quickly change its structure.

After the stressful week, his emotions were labile, shifting from calm to anger within minutes.

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