Fluctuation

Pronunciation: /flʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of fluctuation

noun the action of moving back and forth or up and down

Example Sentences

A1 I noticed a small fluctuation in the temperature outside.

A2 The fluctuation in prices made it difficult to budget for the month.

B1 The fluctuation in his mood was concerning to his friends.

B2 Economic analysts are studying the fluctuation of the stock market.

C1 The fluctuation in exchange rates can have a significant impact on international trade.

C2 Climate scientists are closely monitoring the fluctuation in global temperatures.

Examples of fluctuation in a Sentence

formal The stock market experienced a significant fluctuation in prices today.

informal The prices of the products kept going up and down all day, it was a real rollercoaster.

slang The weather has been so up and down lately, such a fluctuation.

figurative Her mood fluctuation was evident throughout the day, from happy to sad in a matter of minutes.

Grammatical Forms of fluctuation

• past tense: fluctuated
• plural: fluctuations
• comparative: more fluctuating
• superlative: most fluctuating
• present tense: fluctuates
• future tense: will fluctuate
• perfect tense: has fluctuated
• continuous tense: is fluctuating
• singular: fluctuation
• positive degree: fluctuation
• infinitive: to fluctuate
• gerund: fluctuating
• participle: fluctuated

Origin and Evolution of fluctuation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fluctuation' originated from the Latin word 'fluctuatio', which is derived from the verb 'fluctuare' meaning 'to flow or wave'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fluctuation' has retained its core meaning of a continual change or variation, but has also come to be used in various contexts such as economics, physics, and statistics to describe the irregular movement or shifting of something.