Flux: meaning, definitions and examples

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flux

 

[ flสŒks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

general usage

Flux refers to a state of continuous change or movement. It can describe the process of flowing in various contexts, including physics, chemistry, and general life situations.

Synonyms

change, flow, movement, transition

Examples of usage

  • The economy is in a state of flux.
  • The flux of information makes it hard to keep up.
  • Changes in the environment can lead to flux in animal populations.
Context #2 | Noun

physics

In physics, flux is a measure of the flow of a physical quantity through a surface. For example, it can refer to the flow of electric field lines through a surface area.

Synonyms

flow rate, stream, transfer

Examples of usage

  • The magnetic flux through the loop was calculated.
  • We measured the electric flux in the circuit.
  • The flux density indicates how many field lines pass through a given area.
Context #3 | Verb

describe change

To flux means to pass or flow, often used in a scientific context to denote the action of undergoing change or movement. It can also mean to undergo a transition from one state to another.

Synonyms

change, flow, shift

Examples of usage

  • The water began to flux as the temperature rose.
  • Colors flux together, creating a beautiful gradient.
  • Emotions can flux rapidly in stressful situations.

Translations

Translations of the word "flux" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fluxo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคตเคพเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fluss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aliran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przepล‚yw

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒฉใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flujo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋Ÿญ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฏูู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรบd

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆต้‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา“ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒจแƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flujo

Etymology

The word 'flux' originates from the Latin term 'fluxus,' which means 'flowing' or 'flow.' It reflects the notion of movement and change inherent in the word, which has been applied to various contexts over the centuries. Used in early scientific literature, particularly from the Renaissance onward, it became integral in fields like physics and chemistry to represent the concept of movement through space and changes over time. The adoption of the term in these scientific communities helped establish its modern usage, describing not only physical phenomena but also abstract ideas like social and economic change. As a result, 'flux' has maintained its relevance in both everyday language and technical discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,483, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.