-ing verb form
Changing often by going up and down in amount, value, or strength.
Gas prices have been fluctuating throughout the year.
Her energy has been fluctuating since the illness began.
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How to pronounce fluctuating
verb · adjectiveB2
FLUHKchuhwaydihng
/ˈflək.ʧəˌweɪ.ɾɪŋ/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of fluctuate
Changing often by going up and down in amount, value, or strength.
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participial adjective
Changing often by going up and down in amount, value, or strength.
Fluctuating prices make monthly budgeting difficult.
The patient needs treatment for fluctuating blood pressure.