instable

[ in-stey-buhl ]

adjective
  1. not stable; unstable.

Origin of instable

1
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word instabilis.See in-3, stable2

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British Dictionary definitions for instable

instable

/ (ɪnˈsteɪbəl) /


adjective
  1. a less common word for unstable

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