Volubility: meaning, definitions and examples

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volubility

 

[ ˌvɒljʊˈbɪlɪti ]

Context #1

communication

The quality of talking fluently and readily; talkativeness.

Synonyms

fluency, garrulousness, loquacity

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her volubility in social situations.
  • His volubility made him a great public speaker.
  • I was taken aback by her volubility during the meeting.
Context #2

chemistry

The property of a substance to readily dissolve in a liquid.

Synonyms

solubility

Examples of usage

  • The volubility of the salt in water was impressive.
  • The volubility of the sugar in the solution was evident.

Translations

Translations of the word "volubility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 volubilidade

🇮🇳 वाचालता

🇩🇪 Wortgewandtheit

🇮🇩 kelancaran bicara

🇺🇦 балакучість

🇵🇱 elokwencja

🇯🇵 饒舌 (じょうぜつ)

🇫🇷 volubilité

🇪🇸 volubilidad

🇹🇷 konuşkanlık

🇰🇷 말재주

🇸🇦 طلاقة

🇨🇿 výřečnost

🇸🇰 výrečnosť

🇨🇳 多话

🇸🇮 zgovornost

🇮🇸 málgleði

🇰🇿 сөйлегіштік

🇬🇪 მეტყველება

🇦🇿 danışqanlıq

🇲🇽 volubilidad

Word origin

The word 'volubility' comes from the Latin word 'volubilis', meaning 'rolling, turning around'. In English, it originally referred to the literal turning or rolling of objects. Over time, it adapted to describe the quality of talking fluently and readily. The term has been used in various contexts, from communication to chemistry, highlighting its versatility and adaptability.