fluxion

flux·ion

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

Origin of fluxion

French from Vulgar Latin fluxio, for Classical Latin fluctio, a flowing from past participle of fluere, to flow: see fluctuate

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fluxion

noun

a. A flow or flowing.
b. Continual change.
Archaic
a. See derivative.
b. fluxions Differential calculus.

Origin of fluxion

French from Late Latin flūxiō flūxiōn- from Latin flūxus flux ; see flux .

Related Forms:

flux′ion·al
adjective

flux′ion·al·ly
adverb

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Noun

(plural fluxions)

(rare or archaic) The action of flowing

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