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fluctuate
[ fluhk-choo-eyt ]
verb (used without object)
- to change continually; shift back and forth; vary irregularly:
The price of gold fluctuated wildly last month.
- to move back and forth in waves.
Synonyms:
verb (used with object)
- to cause to fluctuate.
fluctuate
/ ˈڱʌʊˌɪ /
verb
- to change or cause to change position constantly; be or make unstable; waver or vary
- intr to rise and fall like a wave; undulate
Other yvlog Forms
- ԴDz·ڱܳt·iԲ adjective
- ܲ·ڱܳt·iԲ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of fluctuate1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of fluctuate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Following Trump's speech on Wednesday, exchange rates between the dollar and pound fluctuated.
As for mechanics, the number has fluctuated between 64 and 74 since 2020, according to records released by the Fire Department.
Instead, they are investing in future growth, and so their share prices fluctuate based on hopes of future profits.
“As with any investment or any product with a fluctuating value, buyers and users should seek as much information as possible about the product before exchanging their own hard currency for crypto.”
It will fluctuate throughout the week between sunny spells and showers or longer spells of rain accompanied by stronger winds.
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More About Fluctuate
What doesfluctuate mean?
Fluctuate means to continually change or shift back and forth.
The verb is most commonly used in the context of abstract or intangible things that frequently change, such as temperature, the stock market, or someone’s mood.
This kind of continual change is called fluctuation.
Example: The volume on my TV keeps fluctuating—it gets louder during commercials and then it gets quiet again when the show comes back on.
Where doesfluctuate come from?
The first records of the word fluctuate come from the 1600s. It comes from the Latin verb ڱܳٳ, meaning “to flow,” from fluctus, “a wave.”
Waves in the ocean are always in motion, rising, falling, going back and forth—they’re always fluctuating. Still, fluctuate is most commonly applied to nonphysical things. The amount of money in your bank account will fluctuate as you make deposits and withdrawals. Fluctuation may be predictable or unpredictable. The temperature in deserts often regularly fluctuates between the day, when it’s very hot, and the night, when it can get very cold. But a person’s mood might fluctuate—between happy and grumpy, for example—much more unpredictably.
Things that fluctuate can be said to be in a state of flux—continuous change. (The word flux comes from the same root as fluctuate).
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What are some other forms related to fluctuate?
- fluctuation (noun)
- nonfluctuating (adjective)
- unfluctuating (adjective)
What are some synonyms for fluctuate?
What are some words that share a root or word element with fluctuate?
What are some words that often get used in discussing fluctuate?
How isfluctuate used in real life?
Fluctuate can be used in all kinds of contexts, but it’s most often used in discussion of intangible things.
Temperatures can fluctuate up to 50º Fahrenheit in a single day in Canyonlands National Park. http://ow.ly/1sjDi
— Nat Geo Channel (@NatGeoChannel)
My mood fluctuates more than the stock market.
— Sailing Cloud (@twinitisha)
I'm sorry you're having a hard time finding the turkey variety right now. Inventory levels at the store are fluctuating, but our production teams are working hard to get them back on the shelves.
— SPAM® Brand (@SPAMbrand)
Try usingfluctuate!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for fluctuate?
A. waver
B. veer
C. oscillate
D. persist
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