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Meaning of fluctuating
The primary meaning of the word "fluctuating" is describing something that changes frequently or unpredictably.
Etymology of fluctuating
The word "fluctuating" has its roots in the Latin word "fluctuare", which means to wave or flow, and is derived from "fluctus", meaning a wave or flow.
The word has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe things that change or move in a wavelike pattern.
Synonyms
changing
varying
unstable
unpredictable
irregular
erratic
wavering
indecisive
uncertain
inconstant
capricious
mercurial
fluid
dynamic
volatile
transient
fleeting
ephemeral
oscillating
undulating
seesawing
wavering
hesitating
vacillating
teetering
trembling
quivering
shaking
quaking
fluctive
mutable
invariable
fitful
spasmodic
intermittent
periodic
rhythmic
cyclical
wavelike
sinuous
curvilinear
meandering
serpentine
tortuous
erratic
spasmodic
convulsive
paroxysmal
Definitions
- The word "fluctuating" is defined by Oxford Languages as changing frequently or unpredictably, especially in a way that is impossible to predict or control.
- * It can also refer to something that moves back and forth, or rises and falls, in a regular or irregular pattern.
Usage Examples
- The company's stock prices have been fluctuating wildly in recent months, making it difficult to predict their value.
- * The patient's temperature has been fluctuating between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius, indicating a severe infection.
- * The fluctuating levels of rainfall in the region have made it challenging to plan for agricultural production.
Antonyms
stable
steady
constant
consistent
predictable
regular
uniform
even
steady
unchanging
invariable
fixed
rigid
solid
firm
unwavering
unshakeable
unflinching
resolute
determined
consistent
persistent
enduring
lasting
permanent
continuous
uninterrupted
unbroken
seamless