What does fluctuate mean?
Fluctuate means (intransitive) To vary irregularly; to swing..
Fluctuate
/ˈflʌkt͡ʃu.eɪt/ · verb
Meaning
(intransitive) To vary irregularly; to swing..
Definitions by Sense
- (intransitive) To vary irregularly; to swing.
- (intransitive) To undulate.
- (intransitive) To be irresolute; to waver.
- (transitive) To cause to vary irregularly.
- (rare, figuratively, also literally) To rise and fall as a wave; to be tossed up and down the waves.
- Tossed up and down the waves.
- (by extension) Wavering, fickle.
Example Sentences
One of them, at great Expence of Algebra, proves, that the Motes, which in Scotomias, we seem to have in our Eyes, are not real Bodies fluctuating in them.
I fluctuated between wishing he was back home and wishing I'd never met him.
Synonyms for fluctuate
Antonyms for fluctuate
Related Words
Word Forms
- fluctuates
- fluctuating
- fluctuated
- more fluctuate
- most fluctuate
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fluctuate?
Common synonyms include vacillate, waver.
What is the opposite of fluctuate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use fluctuate in a sentence?
One of them, at great Expence of Algebra, proves, that the Motes, which in Scotomias, we seem to have in our Eyes, are not real Bodies fluctuating in them.
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