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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
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