un|sta´bly

un|sta´bly
un|sta|ble «uhn STAY buhl», adjective.
1. not stable; not firmly fixed: a) easily moved or shaken; likely to break down: »

an unstable mind.

SYNONYM(S): unsettled. b) easily overthrown: »

an unstable government.

SYNONYM(S): unsettled.
2. not firm or solid; insecure: »

unstable footing.

3. somewhat precarious; unsteady: »

an unstable equilibrium.

4. not constant; apt to change or alter; variable; wavering: »

unstable hopes, an unstable nature.

SYNONYM(S): fickle.
5. easily decomposed; readily changing into other compounds, or into elements: »

an unstable chemical compound.

6. capable of decay; radioactive: »

an unstable nuclear particle.

un|sta´ble|ness, noun.
un|sta´bly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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