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fluctuation vs irregularity

irregularity vs fluctuation

fluctuation and irregularity both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fluctuation Yes No No No
irregularity Yes No No No
As nouns, irregularity is a hypernym of fluctuation; that is, irregularity is a word with a broader meaning than fluctuation:
  • fluctuation: the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes
  • irregularity: not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals
Other hypernyms of fluctuation include unregularity.
fluctuation (noun) irregularity (noun)
the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals
a wave motion an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern
irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
Difference between fluctuation and irregularity

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