nounnounadjective
l’instabile
unstable
Definition & meaning
Instabile means unstable or unsteady. It describes something that is not firmly balanced or likely to change:
- A physical object or structure that may move or fall.
- A situation, condition, or person that is unpredictable or subject to sudden changes, such as emotionally or politically.
Grammar & Word origin
Instabile is an adjective with the same singular form for masculine and feminine nouns. Its plural is instabili.
It comes from Latin instabilis, formed from the negative prefix in- and stabilis, meaning “stable.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonyms: precario emphasizes insecurity or uncertainty; traballante suggests something physically wobbly; incostante describes a person or behavior that frequently changes.
- Antonyms: stabile means stable or steady; saldo emphasizes firmness or solidity.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il tavolo è instabile sul pavimento.adjective
The table is unstable on the floor.
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