fluxion

[ fluhk-shuh n ]

/ ˈflʌk ʃən /

noun

an act of flowing; a flow or flux.

Mathematics. the derivative relative to the time.

Nearby words

flux, flux density, flux gate, flux linkage, flux, magnetic, fluxion, fluxionary hyperemia, fluxmeter, fly, fly agaric, fly ash

Origin of fluxion

1535–45; < Middle French < Late Latin fluxiōn- (stem of fluxiō) a flowing. See flux, -ion

Related formsflux·ion·al, flux·ion·ar·y, adjectiveflux·ion·al·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for fluxion

"That's a novel way to deal with a mutiny," added Mr. Fluxion, who was always in favor of decisive measures.
Down the Rhine|Oliver Optic
Mr. Fluxion gave him eighty pounds in gold, and promised to see him again before the repairs were completed.
Dikes and Ditches|Oliver Optic
Mr. Fluxion, the pilot, and the master of the galiot consulted together for some time.
Dikes and Ditches|Oliver Optic
As before, Mr. Fluxion had preceded them, and engaged accommodations at the hotels.
Dikes and Ditches|Oliver Optic

"You come with a very nobby crew," said Mr. Fluxion, as the principal stepped upon the deck of the consort.
Down the Rhine|Oliver Optic

British Dictionary definitions for fluxion

fluxion

/ (ˈflʌkʃən) /

noun

maths obsolete the rate of change of a function, especially the instantaneous velocity of a moving body; derivative

a less common word for flux (def. 1), flux (def. 2)

Derived Formsfluxional or fluxionary, adjectivefluxionally, adverb

Word Origin for fluxion

C16: from Late Latin fluxiō a flowing

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fluxion

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fluxion

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