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- [ley-buh l, -bahyl]
- /ˈleɪ bəl, -baɪl/
- /ləˈbɪlɪtɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ley-buh l, -bahyl]
- /ˈleɪ bəl, -baɪl/
Definitions of lability word
- adjective lability apt or likely to change. 1
- adjective lability Chemistry. (of a compound) capable of changing state or becoming inactive when subjected to heat or radiation. 1
- noun lability (uncountable) The state of being labile. 1
- noun lability (Countable Noun) A susceptibility to change; instability. 0
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Origin of lability
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English labyl < Late Latin lābilis, equivalent to Latin lāb(ī) to slip + -ilis -ile
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Parts of speech for Lability
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lability popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lability usage trend in Literature
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