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fluctuate

verb · adjective

Simple meaning

To vary irregularly.

Pronunciation

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fluhkchuhwayt

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈflʌktʃəweɪt

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Definition

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verb

  1. intransitive

    To vary irregularly; to swing.

  2. transitive

    To cause to vary irregularly.

  3. intransitive

    To be irresolute; to waver.

  4. intransitive

    To undulate.

adjective

  1. Tossed up and down the waves.

  2. by extension

    Wavering, fickle.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon

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