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systemic-volatility

/sɪˌstɛm.ɪk ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/
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noun

Systemic volatility is a situation where instability is built into a whole system, so changes and shocks happen often and affect many parts at once.

  • The market showed systemic volatility after the policy change.
  • Systemic volatility can spread through the entire economy.
  • The report warned of systemic volatility in the banking sector.

Adinary Nuance

Systemic volatility is not just ordinary volatility. It suggests the instability comes from the structure of the whole system, not from one small event. Writers choose it when they want to stress a deep, widespread problem rather than a short-term fluctuation. It is closer to systemic risk than to simple market ups and downs.

In other languages

Vietnamese
biến động hệ thống
Spanish
volatilidad sistémica
Chinese
系统性波动
Japanese
システム的変動
Korean
시스템적 변동성

Etymology

This phrase combines systemic, from Greek systema through late Latin, and volatility, from Latin volatilis, meaning changeable or fast-moving. It is a modern compound used in economics, finance, and complex-systems writing.

Common phrases

systemic volatility in marketshigh systemic volatilityreduce systemic volatility

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Frequently asked questions

Is systemic volatility a common phrase in English?
It is not very common in everyday speech. You will see it more in finance, economics, and academic writing.
How is systemic volatility different from volatility?
Volatility means frequent change or movement. Systemic volatility means that the whole system is unstable.
Can I use systemic volatility in IELTS writing?
Yes, if you are discussing economics, markets, or social systems. It sounds formal and academic.