Fluctuation

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Fluctuation

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

fluk-choo-AY-shun  /ˌflʌktʃʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

Definition

An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation that is continually changing; an instance of fluctuating.

Plain meaning

A fluctuation is a movement up or down — an irregular change in level. Price fluctuations, temperature fluctuations, emotional fluctuations.

Register

Formal to technical. Standard in economic, scientific, and analytical writing.