Fluctueren
Example: De prijzen van de aandelen blijven fluctueren door de marktveranderingen.
Definition
"Fluctueren" means to change or vary irregularly in level, amount, or degree over time. It refers to the continuous rise and fall of something, such as prices or conditions, without following a fixed pattern. For example, stock prices can fluctuate due to market changes.
Etymology
The Dutch word "fluctueren" comes from the Latin verb 'fluctuare,' which means 'to wave' or 'to flow.' This origin reflects the idea of movement and change, much like waves that rise and fall continuously. Did you know? The root 'fluctus' in Latin means 'wave,' highlighting the natural imagery behind the word "fluctueren."
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"Fluctueren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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