transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˈstā-bəl ]
adjective
Date: 13th century
: not stable : not firm or fixed : not constant: as
a. : not steady in action or movement : irregular
an unstable pulse
b. : wavering in purpose or intent : vacillating
c. : lacking steadiness : apt to move, sway, or fall
an unstable tower
d.
(1) : liable to change or alteration
an unstable economy
unstable weather
(2) : readily changing (as by decomposing) in chemical or physical composition or in biological activity
e. : characterized by lack of emotional control
Synonyms: see inconstant
• un·sta·ble·ness noun
• un·sta·bly -b(ə-)lē adverb