Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fluxion

/ˈflʌkʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
flux-ion
IPA
/ˈflʌkʃən/
17
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The derivative of a function.

Countable; Obsolete; Uncountable

noun

The action of flowing.

Archaic; Countable; Uncountable

noun

A difference or variation.

Archaic; Countable; Uncountable

verb

To be distributed in a flowing pattern.

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Etymology

From Middle French fluxion, from Late Latin fluxiō, from Latin flūxus + -iō.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: fluxion, fluxiō, flūxus

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Questions

How do you pronounce fluxion?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈflʌkʃən/.
What does fluxion mean?
The derivative of a function.
Where does fluxion come from?
It is traced to Middle French.

How to pronounce fluxion

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