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Labile
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Simple meaning
What does Labile mean?
Labile means easily changed or unstable.
Dictionary definition
Easily changed or affected, especially in mood, condition, or state.
Example sentences
Labile in a sentence
easy
The labile mixture changed when the temperature rose.
medium
Scientists described the sample as labile because it reacted quickly.
hard
The article used labile to explain a condition that can shift from one state to another.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
stablenot changing easily
steadyremaining even or controlled
Word family
Labile word family
Base word
labile
adjective
labile
Easily changed or affected.
noun
lability
The quality of being easily changed.
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Practice 1
What does labile mean?
Labile means easily changed or unstable
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to labile?
Labile and unstable both describe something that can change easily.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym or strong contrast for labile?
Stable is a strong contrast because it means not changing easily.
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