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How do you spell Fluctuation?

Correct spelling

fluctuation

Think FLUC-TU-ATION: waves flow smoothly, no extra letters needed

Why is fluctuation spelled this way?

From Latin fluctuare, to move like waves. FLUCTUS (wave). A fluctuation is wave-like movement — rising and falling without settling, instability as a pattern.

Common misspellings of fluctuation

fluctiationflunctuationfluctuatationfluctutation

Example

The stock market's fluctuation made investors nervous about their retirement funds.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell fluctuation?+
The correct spelling is "fluctuation". Think FLUC-TU-ATION: waves flow smoothly, no extra letters needed
Is it fluctiation or fluctuation?+
The correct spelling is "fluctuation", not "fluctiation".

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