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What is another word for Fluctuate? – 234 Fluctuate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    vacillate waver oscillate undulate vary change modify alter fluctuate shift sway swing reel stagger tremble quiver shudder flutter vibrate pulse throb tremor wave surge ebb flow rise fall soar plunge dive spike peak trough yo-yo seesaw teeter totter careen lurch stumble falter hesitate hem haw dither wobble shimmy shake quiver quake rock roll pitch toss heave sway swing fluctuation turbulence instability irregularity unsteadiness uncertainty unpredictability capriciousness mercurialness volatility variability mutability inconstancy unpredictableness

    Meaning of Fluctuate

    to change frequently or irregularly, especially in a way that is difficult to predict

    Definitions

    • To change or vary repeatedly, especially in a way that is difficult to predict
    • * To waver or hesitate in one's decisions or opinions
    • * To experience a change or variation in something, such as a feeling, a condition, or a quantity

    Etymology of Fluctuate

    The word "fluctuate" comes from the Latin "fluctuare", which means "to wave" or "to flow", and is derived from "fluctus", meaning "a wave" or "a flow"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that changes or varies repeatedly, especially in a way that is difficult to predict

    Example Uses

    • The stock market fluctuates constantly, making it difficult to predict what will happen next
    • * Her mood fluctuates depending on the weather, and she's always happier on sunny days
    • * The company's profits have fluctuated over the years, but they've always managed to stay in business

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stabilize steady calm soothe settle fix determine decide confirm establish solidify firm secure constant consistent regular steady uniform unchanging unchanged invariable predictable reliable dependable certain sure firm resolute unwavering unshakeable unflinching steadfast steady stable calm serene tranquil quiet peaceful still motionless stationary fixed rigid inflexible unyielding

    Related Nouns

    fluctuation variation change modification alteration shift swing surge wave pulse tremor turbulence instability irregularity unsteadiness uncertainty unpredictability capriciousness mercurialness volatility variability mutability inconstancy unpredictableness oscillation undulation vibration quiver shudder tremble quake instability fluctuator

    Related Verbs

    fluctuate vacillate waver oscillate undulate vary change modify alter shift swing surge wave pulse tremble quiver shudder vibrate throb flutter reel stagger stumble falter hesitate hem haw dither wobble shimmy shake quake rock roll pitch toss heave sway

    Related Adjectives

    fluctuating variable changing modifying altering shifting swinging surging waving pulsing trembling quivering shuddering vibrating throbbing fluttering reeling staggering stumbling faltering hesitant wavering dithering wobbling shimmying shaking quaking rocking rolling pitching tossing heaving swaying unstable irregular unsteady uncertain unpredictable capricious mercurial volatile variable mutable inconstant unpredictable