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- [fluhk-choo-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌflʌk tʃuˈeɪ ʃən/
- /ˈflʌk.tju.eɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fluhk-choo-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌflʌk tʃuˈeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of fluctuation word
- noun fluctuation continual change from one point or condition to another. 1
- noun fluctuation wavelike motion; undulation. 1
- noun fluctuation Genetics. a body variation due to environmental factors and not inherited. 1
- noun fluctuation An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation. 1
- noun fluctuation variation 1
- noun fluctuation rising and falling prices 1
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Origin of fluctuation
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin fluctuātiōn- (stem of fluctuātiō) a fluctuation, wavering. See fluctuate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Fluctuation
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fluctuation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fluctuation
noun fluctuation
- variation — the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree: Prices are subject to variation.
- change — If there is a change in something, it becomes different.
- inconstancy — not constant; changeable; fickle; variable: an inconstant friend.
- vacillation — an act or instance of vacillating.
- oscillation — an act or instance of oscillating.
Antonyms for fluctuation
noun fluctuation
- steadiness — firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium: a steady ladder.
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