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fluctuated

fluc·tu·ate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fluhk-choo-eyt]
    • /ˈflʌk tʃuˌeɪt/
    • /ˈflʌk.tju.eɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fluhk-choo-eyt]
    • /ˈflʌk tʃuˌeɪt/

Definitions of fluctuated word

  • verb without object fluctuated to change continually; shift back and forth; vary irregularly: The price of gold fluctuated wildly last month. 1
  • verb without object fluctuated to move back and forth in waves. 1
  • verb with object fluctuated to cause to fluctuate. 1
  • noun fluctuated Simple past tense and past participle of fluctuate. 1

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Origin of fluctuated

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Latin fluctuātus undulated, past participle of fluctuāre to flow, equivalent to fluctu(s) a flowing (derivative of fluere to flow) + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Fluctuated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

fluctuated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

fluctuated usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for fluctuated

verb fluctuated

  • varied — characterized by or exhibiting variety; various; diverse; diversified: varied backgrounds.
  • altered — to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify: to alter a coat; to alter a will; to alter course.
  • swung — simple past tense and past participle of swing1 .
  • swayed — swaybacked.
  • changed — Simple past tense and past participle of change.

Antonyms for fluctuated

verb fluctuated

  • remained — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
  • stayed — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
  • continued — continuing; not having stopped
  • held — simple past tense and a past participle of hold1 .
  • persisted — to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.: to persist in working for world peace; to persist in unpopular political activities.

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