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What is another word for Fluctuation? – 152 Fluctuation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    variation change instability uncertainty wavering oscillation undulation fluctuate modification alteration mutation revision shift swing seesaw vibration tremor quiver shudder tremble shake wobble teeter totter instability irregularity anomaly aberration deviation divergence inconsistency discrepancy incongruity contradiction paradox ambiguity uncertainty doubt indecision hesitation vacillation indecisiveness irresolution unpredictability capriciousness mercurialness volatility turbulence

    Meaning of Fluctuation

    The primary meaning of "fluctuation" refers to a repeated change or variation in something, especially in a regular or predictable pattern.

    Definitions

    • A change or variation in something, especially in a regular or predictable pattern
    • * A repeated movement or change, especially in a regular or predictable pattern
    • * A state of uncertainty or instability

    Etymology of Fluctuation

    The word "fluctuation" comes from the Latin "fluctuatio", which is derived from "fluctuare", meaning "to wave or flow"
    Historically, the word has been used to describe changes or variations in physical phenomena, such as the movement of waves or the flow of fluids
    In modern usage, the word has been extended to describe changes or variations in abstract concepts, such as economic trends or emotional states

    Example Uses

    • The company's stock price experienced a significant fluctuation in value over the course of the year
    • * The patient's temperature showed a fluctuation of several degrees over the course of the day
    • * The team's performance showed a fluctuation in quality, with some games being won easily and others being lost badly

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stability consistency constancy uniformity steadiness firmness solidity permanence persistence continuity regularity predictability reliability dependability certainty confidence decisiveness resolution predictability steadiness invariability immutability fixedness rigidity inflexibility unchangeability

    Related Nouns

    variation change instability uncertainty oscillation undulation vibration tremor quiver shudder tremble shake wobble teeter totter instability irregularity anomaly aberration deviation divergence inconsistency discrepancy incongruity contradiction paradox ambiguity

    Related Verbs

    fluctuate vary change modify alter mutate revise shift swing seesaw vibrate tremble quiver shudder tremble shake wobble teeter totter oscillate undulate wave flow

    Related Adjectives

    unstable uncertain variable changeable mutable revisable shifting swinging seesawing vibrating tremulous quivering shuddering trembling shaky wobbly teetering tottering irregular anomalous aberrant divergent inconsistent discrepant incongruous contradictory paradoxical ambiguous