1. A variable or unstable reaction to a stimulus that changes over time rather than remaining constant
The patient's fluctuating response to the medication required careful monitoring and dosage adjustments.
A resposta flutuante do paciente à medicação exigiu monitoramento cuidadoso e ajustes de dosagem.
2. In science and engineering, a response that oscillates or varies inconsistently
The system exhibited a fluctuating response to temperature changes throughout the day.
O sistema apresentou uma resposta flutuante às mudanças de temperatura ao longo do dia.