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/flʌkˈtʃʊeɪt/ · fluc·ta·ting
verb
  1. To vary irregularly; to swing. The stock market fluctuated wildly throughout the day.
  2. To undulate. The waves fluctuated as they crashed against the shore.
  3. To be irresolute; to waver. I fluctuated between wishing he was back home and wishing I'd never met him.
noun
  1. A fluctuation. The fluctuation in the company's profits was a major concern.
Did you know? The word 'fluctuate' has been used in various scientific contexts, including physics and economics, to describe the irregular variations in phenomena such as temperature, population growth, and stock prices.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026