fluctuations

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Definitions

noun

A motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction.“the fluctuations of the sea”
A wavering; unsteadiness.“fluctuations of opinion”
In medicine, a wave-like motion or undulation of a fluid in a natural or abnormal cavity (e.g. pus in an abscess), which is felt during palpation or percussion.

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Synonyms

variation wavering change changes deviations differences dips discontinuities disturbances downs floating flows gyrations hesitations imbalances increments

Associated

fluctuation macroscopic thermodynamic amplitude turbulence humidity equilibrium inflation entropy brightness scattering quantum

Rhymes

ramifications inclinations aspirations oscillations operations indications observations situations connotations obligations

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