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How do you spell Fluctuate?

Correct spelling

fluctuate

FLUCTU + ATE. Think: flux.

Why is fluctuate spelled this way?

From Latin fluctuare, to wave. FLUCTUS (wave). To fluctuate is to move like waves — rising and falling without settling.

Common misspellings of fluctuate

fluctuaitflucuatefluctuetefluktuate

Example

Prices fluctuate throughout the day.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell fluctuate?+
The correct spelling is "fluctuate". FLUCTU + ATE. Think: flux.
Is it fluctuait or fluctuate?+
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