noun
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fluctuation
fluhkt-shoo-AY-shuhn
Fluctuation (noun) means an irregular rise and fall, especially in level, amount, or value. Example: “Sudden fluctuations in the stock market worried investors.”
noun
1
An irregular rise and fall, especially in level, amount, or value.
"Sudden fluctuations in the stock market worried investors."
"Small fluctuations in temperature are normal overnight."
How to use fluctuation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn up-and-down change, especially in something measurable like price or temperature.
Common pairings
price fluctuation
currency fluctuation
fluctuation in demand
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Etymology
From Latin fluctuatio, from fluctuare ("to move like waves"), from fluctus ("wave").
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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").
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