LABILE
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Labile.
Labile - as an adjective satellite
(chemistry, physics, biology) readily undergoing change or breakdown
Liable to change
Example: "An emotionally labile person"
Labile - as an adjective
Liable to slip, err, fall, or apostatize.
Apt or likely to change.
(of a compound or bond) kinetically unstable; rapidly cleaved (and possibly reformed).
Example: "Certain drugs can be conjugated to polymer molecules with a linkage that is labile at low ph to effect controlled release in a cellular endosome."
(of a verb) able to change valency without changing its form; especially, able to be used both transitively and intransitively without changing its form.
Example Sentences
"The patient's blood pressure was labile, fluctuating between high and low levels."
"The labile market conditions make it difficult to predict future trends."
"Her labile emotions made it hard for her to control her reactions."
"The labile nature of the chemical compound required careful handling."
"The labile relationship between the two countries led to frequent conflicts."
Word Game Points
Is LABILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, labile is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LABILE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is LABILE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, labile is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLABILE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is LABILE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, labile is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLABILE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
