fluxion

(fluks̸hən)

noun

  1. something that flows; esp., an abnormal flow of body fluids; discharge
  2. Math., Archaic
    1. the rate of continuous change in variable quantities
    2. derivative (sense )

Origin: Fr < VL fluxio, for L fluctio, a flowing < pp. of fluere, to flow: see fluctuate

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See fluxion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. A flow or flowing.
    b. Continual change.
  2. Archaic
    b. fluxions Differential calculus.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Late Latin flūxiō, flūxiōn-

Origin: , from Latin flūxus, flux; see flux

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Related Forms:

  • fluxˈion·al, fluxˈion·arˌy (flŭkˈshə-nĕrˌē) adjective
  • fluxˈion·al·ly adverb

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