Fluctuation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /flʌkt͡ʃuːˈeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fluctuation is a noun meaning A motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction; an irregular rising and falling.
Meaning
A motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction; an irregular rising and falling.
More Meanings
- A wavering; unsteadiness.
- In medicine, a wave-like motion or undulation of a fluid in a natural or abnormal cavity (e.g. pus in an abscess), which is felt during palpation or percussion.
Example Sentences
fluctuations of prices
fluctuations of opinion
the fluctuations of the sea
The rolling stock has been specially designed to meet the needs of the fluctuation of traffic in peak and off-peak periods.
Word Forms
- fluctuations
Synonyms for fluctuation
Depending on context, synonyms include wavering, variation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include variation, wavering, swing, oscillation, flux, dissipation.
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