Life is so unpredictable that it rarely unfolds in a straight line.

Instead, it twists and turns, rising with the positive and falling with the negative.

There’s a word for this ever-shifting nature of existence — vicissitude.

An often overlooked word rich in meaning, vicissitude captures the essence of change.

Here’s what you need to know about the word “vicissitude.”

What is the definition of ‘vicissitude?’

The word “vicissitude” means the quality or state of being changeable.

It is a noun, and it can also mean a natural change in human affairs, or a fluctuation of state or condition.

It can also mean a situation occurring by chance or a difficulty or hardship in a way of life, a career, or a course of action that’s usually beyond one’s control.

How is ‘vicissitude’ pronounced?

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