fluctuation
2 synonyms and 3 antonyms for fluctuation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An irregular rise and fall, especially in level, amount, or value.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use fluctuation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
price fluctuation
currency fluctuation
fluctuation in demand
Etymology
From Latin fluctuatio, from fluctuare ("to move like waves"), from fluctus ("wave").
Full origin of fluctuation →Frequently asked questions
What does “fluctuation” mean?
The word “fluctuation” means an irregular rise and fall, especially in level, amount, or value. In plain terms, an up-and-down change, especially in something measurable like price or temperature.
How do you pronounce “fluctuation”?
“Fluctuation” is pronounced fluhkt-shoo-AY-shuhn (/flʌkt͡ʃuːˈeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “fluctuation” in a sentence?
Here is “fluctuation” used in a sentence: “Sudden fluctuations in the stock market worried investors.”
What part of speech is “fluctuation”?
“Fluctuation” is a noun.
Where does the word “fluctuation” come from?
The word “fluctuation” comes from Latin. From Latin fluctuatio, from fluctuare ("to move like waves"), from fluctus ("wave").
