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What is another word for Fluctuating? – 275 Fluctuating Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    varying changing unstable unpredictable inconsistent erratic capricious wavering indecisive uncertain unsteady shaky shaky irregular spasmodic intermittent fitful inconstant transient ephemeral fleeting momentary oscillating undulating seesawing yo-yoing wavering hesitating vacillating teetering trembling quivering shaking faltering staggering careening lurching stumbling wobbling trembling shaking quivering juddering shuddering wincing fluctuant mutable mercurial volatile fickle whimsical changeable temperamental moody flighty skittish nervous high-strung tense anxious jittery jumpy on edge edgy restless uneasy apprehensive fearful foreboding ominous uncertain unclear ambiguous vague indistinct obscure cloudy nebulous hazy foggy murky misty dim faint weak feeble fragile frail brittle delicate dainty unstable unbalanced precarious perilous hazardous risky dicey chancy ticklish tricky touchy sensitive hypersensitive oversensitive supersensitive

    Meaning of Fluctuating

    The primary meaning of the word "Fluctuating" is related to the state of changing frequently or unpredictably.

    Definitions

    • Changing frequently or unpredictably, especially in a way that is difficult to predict or control
    • * Moving or changing in a wavelike motion, often in a repeated or regular pattern
    • * Varying in amount, degree, or intensity, often in a way that is unpredictable or irregular

    Etymology of Fluctuating

    The word "Fluctuating" comes from the Latin "fluctuare", which means "to wave" or "to flow", and is related to the Latin "fluctus", which means "a wave" or "a flow".
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is changing or moving in a wavelike motion.

    Example Uses

    • The company's stock prices have been fluctuating wildly over the past few months.
    • * The patient's temperature has been fluctuating between 98 and 102 degrees all day.
    • * The politician's popularity has been fluctuating in the polls, making it difficult to predict the outcome of the election.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stable steady constant consistent predictable uniform regular steady unwavering unshakeable unchanging permanent fixed firm solid secure reliable dependable calm serene tranquil peaceful quiet still motionless stagnant static inert inactive dormant lethargic sluggish slow gradual moderate restrained controlled disciplined orderly methodical systematic organized planned deliberate intentional purposeful resolute determined decided firm steadfast unyielding uncompromising unwavering unrelenting unshakeable

    Related Nouns

    fluctuation variation change difference deviation abnormality irregularity inconsistency unpredictability uncertainty instability unsteadiness shakiness wavering indecision uncertainty unsteadiness instability precariousness risk danger hazard jeopardy threat vulnerability susceptibility fragility weakness feebleness delicacy daintiness sensitivity hypersensitivity oversensitivity supersensitivity

    Related Verbs

    fluctuate vary change differ deviate diverge depart stray wander roam oscillate undulate seesaw yo-yo waver hesitate vacillate teeter tremble quiver shake falter stagger careen lurch stumble wobble tremble quiver judder shudder wince mutate modify alter adjust regulate control stabilize steady calm soothe tranquilize pacify quiet still motionless stagnate inert inactive dormant lethargic slow gradual moderate restrain control discipline order methodize systematize organize plan deliberate intend purpose resolve determine decide firm steadfast unyielding uncompromising unrelenting unshakeable

    Related Adjectives

    fluctuant mutable mercurial