unstable

/ʌnˈsteɪ.bəl/adj
Middle School
1

Not stable.

2

Having a strong tendency to change.

3

Fluctuating; not constant.

4

Fickle.

5

Unpredictable.

6

Readily decomposable.

7

Radioactive, especially with a short half-life.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing