Synonyms for

Flux

Verb / flʌks / Another word for flux — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Flux refers to the action or process of flowing, or a continuous change or movement.

Synonyms & similar words

fluxdensity blend merge fluxion commingle stateofflux conflate meld magneticflux liquify immix fuse mix liquefy combine magneticfield coalesce flow flow change movement transition shift variation evolution mutability instability fluctuation oscillation vacillation inconstancy unsteadiness inconsistency uncertainty unpredictability volatility variability modulation

Synonyms by register

Formal

transition change instability fluidity

Informal

mess chaos whirl mayhem

Literary

ebb flow tide

Antonyms

stability constancy steadiness equilibrium stasis permanence

Common collocations

  • state of flux
  • flux capacitor
  • flux density
  • flux integral
  • flux lines
  • magnetic flux
  • heat flux

Word family

noun flux
verb flux

Usage note

Often used to describe a state of continuous change or uncertainty. 'Flux' can also refer to a substance used in soldering or welding.

Example sentences

  1. The flux of traffic during rush hour can be overwhelming.
  2. The flux of ideas in a brainstorming session can lead to creative solutions.
  3. The flux of emotions in a teenager can be difficult to manage.
  4. The flux of water in a waterfall creates a beautiful sight.
  5. The flux of customers in a store can vary depending on the time of day.

Quotes

  • “Life is a flux, not a resting place.” -Margaret Preston
  • “Change is not merely necessary to life - it is life.” -Alvin Toffler
  • “The only thing that is constant is change.” -Heraclitus

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