Fluctuated: meaning, definitions and examples

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fluctuated

 

[ flʌk.tʃu.eɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

economic trends

Fluctuated refers to the rise and fall or irregular movement of something, often used in the context of prices, values, or conditions. It implies variability and instability over time.

Synonyms

oscillated, vacillated, varied, wavered

Examples of usage

  • The stock prices fluctuated significantly throughout the year.
  • Temperatures in the region fluctuated between mild and cold.
  • His mood fluctuated depending on the day's events.

Translations

Translations of the word "fluctuated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 flutuou

🇮🇳 परिवर्तित हुआ

🇩🇪 schwankte

🇮🇩 berfluktuasi

🇺🇦 колився

🇵🇱 fluktuował

🇯🇵 変動した

🇫🇷 fluctué

🇪🇸 fluctuó

🇹🇷 dalgalandı

🇰🇷 변동했다

🇸🇦 تغير

🇨🇿 kolísal

🇸🇰 kolísal

🇨🇳 波动了

🇸🇮 fluktuiral

🇮🇸 flöktuaði

🇰🇿 тербелді

🇬🇪 მოძრაობდა

🇦🇿 dalğalandı

🇲🇽 fluctuó

Word origin

The word 'fluctuate' comes from the Latin verb 'fluctuare', meaning 'to flow, wave, or surge'. This Latin term is derived from 'fluctus', meaning 'a wave'. The transition into English started in the late 14th century, where it maintained its core meaning related to the rising and falling movement, much like the motion of water. Over time, 'fluctuate' started to be used in various contexts, particularly in economics and science, to describe changes that are not stable or constant. The evolution of the term reflects the human experience of dealing with uncertainty and variability in various aspects of life, from finance to natural phenomena.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,915, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.