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flux

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈfɫəks// UK //flˈʌks// flux Archaic

n. a state where things are constantly changing and nothing is certain. You use this to describe a situation that is not stable yet.

n. a state of continuous change, instability, or movement. In technical contexts, refers to the rate of flow of a fluid, radiation, or particles through a given area.


SIMPLE

The company's plans are in a state of flux.

CONTEXTUAL

Because the local laws are in flux, many small businesses are waiting to sign new contracts.

COMPLEX

The political landscape remained in a state of flux for months following the election, as various factions struggled to form a stable coalition government.

Synonyms
Origin

From Old French flux, from Latin fluxus (“flow”).

Usage

Commonly used in the fixed prepositional phrase 'in a state of flux'.

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