CEFR B1

fluctuating

adjective

Meaning

Rising and falling irregularly in number or amount.

Examples

The patient's temperature was fluctuating throughout the night.
Stock markets are known for their fluctuating values.

Synonyms: varying, unstable, wavering, volatile

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fluctuating (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈflʌktʃueɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Rising and falling irregularly in number or amount.

Examples

The patient's temperature was fluctuating throughout the night.
Stock markets are known for their fluctuating values.
Her mood seemed to be fluctuating between happiness and sadness.

How to Use fluctuating

fluctuate between (prepositional phrase): To move continuously up and down or between different states. — "Her emotions often fluctuate between extreme joy and deep despair."
fluctuate with (prepositional phrase): To change in relation to something else. — "The company's profits tend to fluctuate with the economic cycle."

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