Flux
/flʌks/noun
A state of continuous change or movement.
Did you know?In alchemy, 'flux' refers to a substance that aids in melting and transformation, symbolizing the ever-changing nature of reality.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bhleu-
“to blow, to swell, suggesting movement or flow.”
Latin
Latin
fluxus
“flowing, a current, indicating fluid motion.”
Old French
Old French
flux
“a flowing, an outpouring, often associated with liquids.”
14th Century
Middle English
flux
“the act of flowing, often used in medical contexts to describe a discharge.”
Modern English
English
flux
“a continuous flow, often used metaphorically to describe change.”