FLUCTUATION
/flʌktʃuːˈeɪʃən/
11 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of FLUCTUATION
A motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction.
"the fluctuations of the sea"
A wavering; unsteadiness.
"fluctuations of opinion"
In medicine, a wave-like motion or undulation of a fluid in a natural or abnormal cavity (e.g. pus in an abscess), which is felt during palpation or percussion.
Examples of FLUCTUATION in a Sentence
- "the fluctuations of the sea"
- "fluctuations of opinion"
Word Details
Is FLUCTUATION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FLUCTUATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FLUCTUATION uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FLUCTUATION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | l | u | c | t | u | a | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLUCTUATION
100 words from the letters in FLUCTUATION
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How to Use FLUCTUATION in Word Games
FLUCTUATION is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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