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fluctuating characteristics

[ˈflʌktʃueɪtɪŋ ˌkærəktərˈɪstɪks]
nounpl: fluctuating characteristics
características flutuantes
1. traits or attributes that vary, change, or oscillate over time rather than remaining constant
The fluctuating characteristics of the market make it difficult to predict future trends.
As características flutuantes do mercado dificultam a previsão de tendências futuras.
2. in genetics and biology, traits influenced by environmental factors and multiple genes that show variation within populations
Height and skin color are fluctuating characteristics influenced by both genetics and environment.
Altura e cor da pele são características flutuantes influenciadas por genética e ambiente.
3. qualities or properties that are unstable or subject to continuous change
The fluctuating characteristics of his mood made him unpredictable.
As características flutuantes do seu humor o tornavam imprevisível.
Synonyms
variable traitschanging attributesunstable qualitiesoscillating propertiescaracterísticas variáveis
Antonyms
constant characteristicsfixed traitsstable attributesinvariable qualitiescaracterísticas constantes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características flutuantes
standard term used in science and everyday contexts
Portugal
características flutuantes
standard term; may also use 'características variáveis'

Related Idioms & Phrases

ups and downs
all over the map
shifting sands
moving target
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