fluctuated
|fluc-tu-at-ed|
B2
/ˈflʌk.tʃuˌeɪ.tɪd/
(fluctuate)
irregular change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fluctuate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fluctuare,' where 'fluctus' meant 'a wave.'
Historical Evolution
'fluctuare' transformed into the French word 'fluctuer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fluctuate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move like a wave,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to vary irregularly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'fluctuate'.
The stock prices fluctuated wildly last week.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41