Meaning & use
Lability
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the quality of being prone to change, especially emotionally or chemically unstable
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The psychiatrist noted signs of emotional lability, with the patient shifting rapidly between laughter and tears.
The compound's chemical lability makes it difficult to store for long periods.
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Frequently used in medicine and psychology, particularly in the phrase 'emotional lability,' describing rapid, exaggerated mood shifts.
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