Fluctuate: meaning, definitions and examples

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fluctuate

[ ˈflʌktʃʊeɪt ]

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in financial markets

To vary irregularly; to go up and down or back and forth unpredictably.

Synonyms

change, fluctuation, oscillate, vary

Examples of usage

The stock prices have been fluctuating all week.
The exchange rate is constantly fluctuating.
The value of the cryptocurrency fluctuates wildly.

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in emotions or opinions

To shift or change in an unpredictable way.

Synonyms

change, shift, swing, vary

Examples of usage

Her mood fluctuates depending on the weather.
Public opinion on the issue fluctuates greatly.
Their support for the project has been fluctuating recently.

Translations

Translations of the word "fluctuate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 flutuar

🇮🇳 उतार-चढ़ाव होना

🇩🇪 schwanken

🇮🇩 berfluktuasi

🇺🇦 коливатися

🇵🇱 wahać się

🇯🇵 変動する（へんどうする）

🇫🇷 fluctuer

🇪🇸 fluctuar

🇹🇷 dalgalanmak

🇰🇷 변동하다

🇸🇦 يتأرجح

🇨🇿 kolísat

🇸🇰 kolísať

🇨🇳 波动 (bōdòng)

🇸🇮 nihal

🇮🇸 sveiflast

🇰🇿 ауытқу

🇬🇪 მერყეობა

🇦🇿 dəyişmək

🇲🇽 fluctuar

Word origin

The word 'fluctuate' originated in the late 17th century from the Latin word 'fluctuare', which means 'to surge like a wave'. The concept of fluctuation has been observed in various aspects of life, from financial markets to emotions, reflecting the unpredictable nature of change and movement.

See also: fluctuating, fluctuation, fluctuations.