FLUX - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface

Categories: Rate

Part of speech: Noun

a flow or discharge

Categories: Flow, Flowing

Part of speech: Noun

a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed

Categories: Chemical, Chemical substance

Part of speech: Noun

excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea)

Categories: Pathology

Part of speech: Noun

a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action

Example: the flux following the death of the emperor

Categories: State

Part of speech: Noun

in constant change

Example: his opinions are in flux; the newness and flux of the computer industry

Categories: Change

Magnetic flux, Combine, Magnetic field, Coalesce, Conflate

The word "flux" comes from Latin fluxus, which comes from Old French flux.

Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.