fluctuant en · ADJ
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin fluctuans, fluctuantem.
Meanings
- That fluctuates or causes fluctuation.
- Used to describe a fluid-filled structure, such as an abscess, that produces a wave-like motion when palpated.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more fluctuant | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most fluctuant | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |