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Fluctuation
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Simple meaning
What does Fluctuation mean?
A rise and fall or change.
Dictionary definition
A rise and fall, change, or variation over time.
Example sentences
Fluctuation in a sentence
easy
Prices showed a small fluctuation.
medium
Temperature fluctuation can affect plants.
hard
Fluctuation describes movement up and down rather than staying steady.
Synonyms
Words like Fluctuation
Antonyms
Opposite words
stabilityA steady state without much change.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fluctuation, depending on context.
Word family
Fluctuation word family
Base word
fluctuation
noun
fluctuations
More than one fluctuation.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fluctuation mean?
Fluctuation means a rise and fall or change.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fluctuation?
Variation is close in meaning to fluctuation in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fluctuation?
Stability contrasts with fluctuation.
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