volubility noun. [vɒljʊ'bɪlɪti] L16.
[French volubilité or Latin volubilitas, from volubilis: see VOLUBLE, -ITY.]
1. Quickness in turning from one subject to another; versatility. rare. L16-E17.

2. The capacity of revolving, rolling, or turning round; ability to rotate about an axis or centre. Now rare. L16.

3. The character or state of being voluble in speech; great fluency of language; garrulousness. L16.
■ H. James The charming visitor..began to chatter with her usual volubility.
b. Smooth or copious flow of verse or poetic utterance. Now rare. L16.

4. Capacity for rapid motion, spec. in an easy or gliding manner. E-M17.

5. Tendency to change or turn from one condition to another; changeableness, inconstancy. Only in 17.

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