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Webster 1913 Edition
Fluctuation
Flucˊtu-a′tion
,Noun.
[L.
fluctuatio
; cf. F. fluctuation
.] 1.
A motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction;
as, the
. fluctuations
of the sea2.
A wavering; unsteadiness;
as,
fluctuations
of opinion; fluctuations
of prices.3.
(Med.)
The motion or undulation of a fluid collected in a natural or artifical cavity, which is felt when it is subjected to pressure or percussion.
Dunglison.
Webster 1828 Edition
Fluctuation
FLUCTUA'TION
,Noun.
1.
A motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction; as the fluctuations of the sea.2.
A wavering; unsteadiness; as fluctuations of opinion.3.
A rising and falling suddenly; as fluctuations of prices or of the funds.