fluxion
fluxion · fluxions
The derivative of a functionThe derivative of a function.
/ˈflʌkʃən/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, obsolete, uncountable)The derivative of a function.
(archaic, countable, rare, uncountable)The action of flowing.
(archaic, countable, rare, uncountable)A difference or variation.
More definitions
- a flow or discharge
Origin
From Middle French fluxion, from Late Latin fluxiō, from Latin flūxus + -iō.From Middle French fluxion, from Late Latin fluxiō, from Latin flūxus + -iō.
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Forms
plural: fluxionsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a flow or discharge:flux
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedflux
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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