FLUX as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • in constant change
    Usage Example(s)
    • his opinions are in flux
    • the newness and flux of the computer industry
    Hypernyms(s) flux is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • (physics) the number of flux changes per unit area
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) flux is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • a flow or discharge
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) flux is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) flux is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  5. Meaning
    • a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the flux following the death of the emperor
    Hypernyms(s) flux is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  6. Meaning
    • excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)
    Hypernyms(s) flux is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  7. Meaning
    • a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed
    Hypernyms(s) flux is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  8. Meaning
    • the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
    Hypernyms(s) flux is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)

FLUX as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • mix together different elements
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The colors blend well
    Hypernyms(s) flux is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • become liquid or fluid when heated
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the frozen fat liquefied
    Hypernyms(s) flux is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • move or progress freely as if in a stream
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The crowd flowed out of the stadium
    Hypernyms(s) flux is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)