fluxion

[ fluhk-shuhn ]

noun

1. an act of flowing; a flow or flux.
2. Mathematics. the derivative relative to the time.

fluxion

/ ˈflʌkʃən /

noun

1. obsolete.
   maths the rate of change of a function, especially the instantaneous velocity of a moving body; derivative
2. See flux
   a less common word for flux flux

Derived Forms

• ˈfluxionally, adverb
• ˈfluxional, adjective

Other Words From

• fluxion·al fluxion·ar·y adjective
• fluxion·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of fluxion¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of fluxion¹

C16: from Late Latin fluxiō a flowing

Example Sentences

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

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"That's a novel way to deal with a mutiny," added Mr. Fluxion, who was always in favor of decisive measures.

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When they went on deck, the captain handed Mr. Fluxion a list of the names of the Josephine's mutineers.

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Mr. Fluxion planked the quarter-deck, and did not manifest the least sign of an intention to go to Italy.

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Fluxion is only giving us an airing for a day or two, just to see how we behave, and to give us a little wholesome discipline.

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