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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    variations changes shifts swings ups and downs undulations waves oscillations vibrations tremors quivers shudders convulsions spasms pulsations throbs beats rhythms patterns trends cycles ebbs and flows highs and lows peaks and troughs rises and falls increases and decreases expansions and contractions enlargements and reductions

    Meaning of Fluctuations

    The word "fluctuations" refers to repeated variations or changes in something, especially in a regular or predictable pattern.

    Definitions

    • The word "fluctuations" is defined by Oxford Languages as the act of fluctuating or the state of being fluctuant, which means to vary or change repeatedly, often in a regular or predictable pattern.
    • * It can also refer to a repeated variation or change in something, such as a fluctuation in temperature, pressure, or economic activity.

    Etymology of Fluctuations

    The word "fluctuations" has its roots in the Latin word "fluctuare", which means to wave or flow, and is related to the word "fluctus", meaning a wave or flow.
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe repeated variations or changes in physical phenomena, such as the tides or the weather, and later extended to describe changes in economic, social, or other fields.

    Example Uses

    • The company's stock price experienced fluctuations in the market, making it difficult to predict its value.
    • * The patient's temperature showed fluctuations throughout the night, but the doctor was able to stabilize it with medication.
    • * The economy is subject to fluctuations in the global market, which can affect trade and investment.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stability constancy consistency uniformity steadiness firmness solidity permanence continuity persistence endurance regularity predictability reliability dependability certainty assurance confidence security calmness serenity tranquility peacefulness

    Related Nouns

    variation change shift swing undulation wave oscillation vibration tremor quiver shudder convulsion spasm pulsation throb beat rhythm pattern trend cycle ebb and flow high and low peak and trough rise and fall increase and decrease

    Related Verbs

    fluctuate vary change shift swing undulate wave oscillate vibrate tremble quiver shudder convulse spasm pulsate throb beat rhythm trend cycle ebb and flow rise and fall increase and decrease

    Related Adjectives

    fluctuant variable changing shifting swinging undulating wavy oscillating vibrating tremulous quivering shuddering convulsive spasmodic pulsating throbbing rhythmic trending cyclical ebullient flowing rising falling increasing decreasing