Fluctuates Meaning in English
word · lemma: fluctuate
Definition
To change frequently from one level, amount, or value to another, especially in an irregular or unpredictable way.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/neutral register. Common with prices, temperatures, emotions, statistics, and markets. Usually not used for physical movement. 'Fluctuates wildly' means very unstable. Often confused with 'oscillate' (which can be more regular or mechanical).
Spanish: fluctuar - variarPortuguese (BR): flutuar - oscilar - variarPortuguese (PT): flutuar - oscilar - variarChinese (Simplified): 波动 - 起伏Chinese (Traditional): 波動 - 起伏Hindi: घटता-बढ़ता है - बदलता रहता हैArabic: يتقلب - يتذبذبBengali: উত্থান-পতন হয় - ওঠানামা করেRussian: колеблетсяJapanese: 変動するVietnamese: dao độngKorean: 변동하다Turkish: dalgalanırUrdu: اتار چڑھاؤ ہوتا ہےIndonesian: berfluktuasi - berubah-ubah
Example Sentences
The temperature fluctuates during the day.
basic
His mood fluctuates a lot.
basic
The stock price fluctuates every week.
basic
My energy level really fluctuates, especially when I don’t sleep well.
natural
Attendance at the gym fluctuates depending on the season.
natural
The internet speed here fluctuates, so sometimes videos won’t load.
natural