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Undulation vs Fluctuate - What's the difference?

undulation | fluctuate |

As a noun undulation

is an instance or act of undulating.

As a verb fluctuate is

to vary irregularly; to swing.

undulation

English

(wikipedia undulation)

Noun

(en noun)
  • an instance or act of undulating
  • a wavy appearance or outline; waviness
  • (music) a tremulous tone produced by a peculiar pressure of the finger on a string
  • a wavelike curve; a smooth and regular rise and fall
  • a wavelike motion of the air; electromagnetic radiation

    • Derived terms

    * undulationist

    References

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    fluctuate

    English

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To vary irregularly; to swing.
  • To undulate.
  • To cause to vary irregularly.