fluctuation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃən/

Definition

Irregular rising and falling in number, amount, or quality.

Examples

• Economists are concerned about the daily fluctuation in oil prices.

• The patient's temperature showed a slight fluctuation during the night.

• We must account for the fluctuation in demand when planning our inventory.

How to Use fluctuation

fluctuation in (prepositional phrase)

the specific area or value experiencing change — "There has been a significant fluctuation in the local temperature."

fluctuation of (prepositional phrase)

the amount or degree of the change — "The fluctuation of the currency value caused panic among investors."

Synonyms of fluctuation

Words with a similar meaning to fluctuation:

• change
• variation
• instability
• volatility

Antonyms of fluctuation

Words with the opposite meaning to fluctuation:

• stability
• constancy

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