different between dynamics vs fluctuation

English

Etymology

From dynamic +? -ics.

Noun

dynamics pl (plural only)

1. (mechanics) The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.
2. (music) The volume of the sound, such as piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, and forte.

Derived terms

Related terms

• dynamic
• dyne

Translations

See also

• statics

Further reading

• Wikipedia article on definition 1
• Wikipedia article on definition 2

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin fluctuati?nem, accusative singular of fluctuati?, from fluctu?, from fluctus.Morphologically fluctuate +? -ion

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fl?kt?u??e???n/
• Rhymes: -e???n

Noun

fluctuation (countable and uncountable, plural fluctuations)

1. A motion like that of waves; a moving in this and that direction.

   the fluctuations of the sea

2. A wavering; unsteadiness.

   fluctuations of opinion

   fluctuations of prices

3. In medicine, a wave-like motion or undulation of a fluid in a natural or abnormal cavity (e.g. pus in an abscess), which is felt during palpation or percussion.

Related terms

• fluctuate

Translations

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin fluctuati?nem, accusative singular of fluctuati?, from fluctu?, from fluctus.

Pronunciation

Noun

fluctuation f (plural fluctuations)

1. fluctuation

Related terms

• fluctuer

Further reading

• “fluctuation” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).