adj
fluctuating
Fluctuating (adj) means rising and falling irregularly; unstable. Example: “His fluctuating moods made him hard to work with.”
adj
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Rising and falling irregularly; unstable.
"His fluctuating moods made him hard to work with."
"The company struggled with fluctuating fuel prices all year."
How to use fluctuating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConstantly changing up and down instead of staying steady.
Common pairings
fluctuating prices
fluctuating temperatures
fluctuating exchange rate
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Word forms
- Plural
- fluctuatings
- Comparative
- more fluctuating
- Superlative
- most fluctuating
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What does “fluctuating” mean?
The word “fluctuating” means rising and falling irregularly; unstable. In plain terms, constantly changing up and down instead of staying steady.
How do you use “fluctuating” in a sentence?
Here is “fluctuating” used in a sentence: “His fluctuating moods made him hard to work with.”
What part of speech is “fluctuating”?
“Fluctuating” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of fluctuating?
"fluctuating" (adj) means rising and falling irregularly; unstable.
