Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Volatility”?
Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.
Singular and Plural Form of Volatility
Volatility is the singular noun form. Volatilities is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: The quality of changing quickly and in unpredictable ways. When something is unstable and unpredictable, going up and down suddenly.
Why is the Plural of Volatility “volatilities”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Volatility
When a word ends in consonant + y, change the y to -ies. Example: volatility → volatilities
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Volatility
Just add -s to “volatility” to make “volatilities”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Learners may stress the first syllable (VOL-a-til-i-ty) or second (vah-LAT-il-i-ty is actually correct, but some say vah-luh-TIL-i-ty stressing third wrong). Correct: vah-LAT-ul-i-tee..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Volatility
See volatility and volatilities used in real sentences side by side.
- Market volatility increased significantly following the unexpected political election results. C1
- The volatility of cryptocurrency prices makes it a risky investment for many traders. C1
- Emotional volatility is a symptom that psychiatrists carefully monitor in patients. C1
Common Plural Mistakes with Volatility
Wrong: The volatilities of stock prices concern investors.
Correct: The volatility of stock prices concerns investors. / Stock price volatility concerns investors.
Use singular 'volatility' as an uncountable noun in most academic contexts. Plural 'volatilities' is possible but unusual.
Wrong: He has high volatility in his decisions.
Correct: His decisions show high volatility. / He is volatile in his decisions.
Use the adjective 'volatile' to describe people directly, not the noun 'volatility'. Or use 'volatility' with 'in' or 'of'.
How to Pronounce Volatility and Volatilities
Stress the third syllable: vah-LAT-uh-luh-tee. The first syllable starts with 'v' sound (not 'w'). Say all five syllables clearly.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Volatility
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Volatility
From Latin 'volatilis' (flying, fleeting). 'Vol-' means 'to fly' (as in volant). Combined with '-ity' suffix in English by 16th century; originally used in chemistry, now widespread in finance and social contexts.
Cultural note: Volatility is a key term in financial markets (stock price volatility, currency volatility). Also increasingly used to describe social, political, and climate instability in contemporary discourse.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Volatility
What is the plural of “volatility”?
The plural of “volatility” is “volatilities”.
Is “volatilities” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.