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flux

flux

34 7.2
A situation that keeps changing and is not stable
  • noun
  • /flʌks/
translation icon : cambio
  • With the economy hitting all churches, big and small, it's put our entire organization into flux.
  • a state of flux
  • in constant flux
  • always in flux

What dovetailed nicely was that my life was in flux and I was adrift.

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Examples

Synonyms

state of flux
vsflux
4 6.1

A time when things keep changing and nothing is certain

emphasizes ongoing continuous change rather than momentary frequent shifts

Antonyms

363 3.1

Being steady and not likely to change

38 3.5

A time of complete quiet and no movement that feels calm

Compounds

A time when things keep changing and nothing is certain

magnetic flux
  • Specialized
1 7.1

The amount of magnetic field that goes through an area, for example a wire loop

flux density
  • Specialized
1 7.6

The amount of energy or particles that pass through each unit of area each second

magnetic flux density
  • Specialized
1 7.2

How much invisible force from a magnet passes through one square area

neutron flux
  • Specialized
1 8.1

The number of neutrons that pass through an area each second

radiant flux
  • Specialized
1 7.5

The amount of light or heat energy that moves each second

flux applicator
  • Specialized
7.0

A small tool for putting flux on metal before soldering

flux density unit
  • Specialized
8.2

A measure of how much magnetic or electric field passes through an area, for example the tesla

flux unit
  • Specialized
7.4

A unit that measures how much magnetic field passes through an area

luminous flux
  • Specialized
8.1

How much light a source gives out measured in lumens

luminous flux unit
  • Specialized
7.9

A unit that measures the visible light a lamp or bulb gives

magnetic flux unit
  • Specialized
7.3

A unit that measures the strength of a magnetic field through an area

soldering flux
  • Specialized
8.3

A paste or liquid used to clean metal so two parts join when heated

How Changeable

chaos
438 3.1
instability
114 5.1
flux
34 7.2
variability
29 5.7
stability
363 3.1

Surface Forms

flux singular
fluxes plural

Etymology

Flux comes from the Latin word fluere, which means 'to flow'. Think of a river that keeps moving—when something is in flux it is changing and not stable, which is why we use the word for continuous change.