Fluctuation

Definitions

An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.

A state of wavering or uncertainty; an unsteady motion.

Examples

The stock market experienced a significant fluctuation in value throughout the trading day.

Scientists are studying the fluctuation in global temperatures to better understand climate change.

Synonyms

Variation Oscillation Instability Change Fluctuating Unsteadiness Shift

Antonyms

Stability Constancy Uniformity Steadiness Stagnation Fixity Permanence