Fluctuations — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌflək-chə-ˈwā-shən/ fluc·tu·a·tion

Meaning & Definition of Fluctuations

Fluctuations (noun)

  1. an act or instance of fluctuating, an irregular shifting back and forth or up and down in the level, strength, or value of something

Fluctuations (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another

    "political instability that resulted in wild fluctuations in the overseas stock markets"

    similar: changes, fluxes, inconstancies, oscillations
    related: metamorphoses, mutations, transformations, transmogrifications, transmutations, vacillations

Related Entry: Fluctuate (verb)

Fluctuate is a different word from Fluctuations. The synonyms below are for fluctuate, not for fluctuations.

  1. to pass from one form, state, or level to another

    "temperatures will fluctuate between the low and high 50s today"

    similar: change, mutate, shift, snap, vary
    related: metamorphose, morph, transmute, better, improve, deteriorate, worsen, turn around, seesaw, teeter, vacillate, waver
    opposite: plateau, stabilize

Related Entry: Fluctuation (noun)

Fluctuation is a different word from Fluctuations. The synonyms below are for fluctuation, not for fluctuations.

  1. the frequent and usually sudden passing from one condition to another

    "political instability that resulted in wild fluctuations in the overseas stock markets"

    similar: change, flux, inconstancy, oscillation
    related: metamorphosis, mutation, transformation, transmogrification, transmutation, vacillation, wavering

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fluctuations

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fluctuations:

changes, fluxes, inconstancies, oscillations

Related Words for Fluctuations

metamorphoses, mutations, transformations, transmogrifications, transmutations, vacillations

Word Forms of Fluctuations

Derived words: fluctuational (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Fluctuations

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Fluctuations

Frequently Asked Questions about Fluctuations

What does "Fluctuations" mean?

"Fluctuations" means an act or instance of fluctuating, an irregular shifting back and forth or up and down in the level, strength, or value of something. As a noun, it is defined as: an act or instance of fluctuating, an irregular shifting back and forth or up and down in the level, strength, or value of something.

What is another word for "Fluctuations"?

Other words for "Fluctuations" include changes, fluxes, inconstancies and oscillations. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fluctuations" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fluctuations"?

There are 10 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fluctuations". Common alternatives include changes, fluxes, inconstancies and oscillations.

How do you use "Fluctuations" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fluctuations" in a sentence: "political instability that resulted in wild fluctuations in the overseas stock markets".

Is "Fluctuations" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fluctuations" is a noun.

Is "Fluctuations" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Fluctuations"?

"Fluctuations" is pronounced /ˌflək-chə-ˈwā-shən/ and divided into syllables as fluc·tu·a·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Fluctuations"?

First known use: 15th century.