Flux

/flʌks/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action or process of flowing or flowing out.

The river was in a constant state of flux, its waters shifting with the seasons.

A continuous change, passage, or movement.

The company's policies were in flux, making it difficult for employees to keep up.

A state of uncertainty or instability.

The political landscape is in flux, with parties frequently changing their positions.

In physics, the rate of flow of a fluid or the amount of a substance passing through a unit area.

The researchers measured the flux of energy through the solar panels.

verb

To flow or cause to flow.

The molten metal began to flux as it was poured into the mold.

From Latin 'fluxus' meaning 'flowing'.

in a state of flux

In a condition of constant change or uncertainty.

flux capacitor

A fictional device from the 'Back to the Future' franchise enabling time travel.

magnetic flux

The quantity of magnetism, considering the strength and the extent of a magnetic field.

fluxion

A concept in calculus introduced by Newton related to instantaneous rate of change.

fluctuate

To rise and fall irregularly.

influx

The arrival of large numbers of people or things at the same time.

To be in a chaotic or turbulent situation.

After the breakup, her life was in complete flux.

A state of confusion or disarray.

Today's meeting was a flux; no one could agree on anything.