in my unabridged I found labile to slip, from labi, to slip, all and liable to change unstable. I think they both mean the same thing maybe. what do in know though I am a small pea brain LOL. Janice I had fun looking ----- Original Message ----- From: Camilla Flintermann <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Saturday, September 04, 1999 9:46 AM Subject: Re: PD and tears > Hi Bonnie--nope, it's "LABILE" or "LABILITY" (but never underestimate my > ability to make typos!} I found it in our "big" unabridged dictionary, > though, if that makes a difference. > > First definition= tending to change > second " = relating to a chemical having the ability to change or > become inactive when subjected to heat or radiation > > FWIW--- > > > >Camilla, > >Just curious. I don't think you'd make the same typo twice but I don't find > >"labile" in the dictionary. It is an OLD dictionary, tho. Is it supposed to > >be liable? > >This whole emotional issue does make sense as I see that in my dad also. > > > >Bonnie > > Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 81/70/55 > Oxford, Ohio > http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm > <[log in to unmask]> > > "Ask me about the CARE list for > Caregivers of Parkinsonians ! " >