Definition of volatile

• a. - Passing through the air on wings, or by the buoyant force of the atmosphere; flying; having the power to fly.
• a. - Capable of wasting away, or of easily passing into the aeriform state; subject to evaporation.
• a. - Fig.: Light-hearted; easily affected by circumstances; airy; lively; hence, changeable; fickle; as, a volatile temper.
• n. - A winged animal; wild fowl; game.