Fluctuating: meaning, definitions and examples

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fluctuating

[ ˈflʌktʃʊeɪtɪŋ ]

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economic

Changing often in an irregular way, especially in price or value.

Synonyms

changing, unstable, varying

Examples of usage

The fluctuating prices of stocks make it difficult to predict the market.
The fluctuating exchange rates affect international trade.

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general

To vary irregularly in number or amount.

Synonyms

change, fluctuate, vary

Examples of usage

Her mood fluctuates throughout the day.
The temperature fluctuated between hot and cold.

Translations

Translations of the word "fluctuating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 flutuante

🇮🇳 अस्थिर

🇩🇪 schwankend

🇮🇩 berfluktuasi

🇺🇦 коливний

🇵🇱 zmienny

🇯🇵 変動する

🇫🇷 fluctuant

🇪🇸 fluctuante

🇹🇷 dalgalanan

🇰🇷 변동하는

🇸🇦 متقلب

🇨🇿 kolísavý

🇸🇰 kolísavý

🇨🇳 波动的

🇸🇮 nihajoč

🇮🇸 sveiflukenndur

🇰🇿 құбылмалы

🇬🇪 ცვალებადი

🇦🇿 dalğalanan

🇲🇽 fluctuante

Word origin

The word 'fluctuating' originates from the Latin word 'fluctuare', which means 'to wave, undulate'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of fluctuation has been observed in various aspects of nature and economics throughout history, highlighting the dynamic and ever-changing nature of the world.

See also: fluctuate, fluctuation, fluctuations.