5. A constantly varying indication. Less to be counted than the fluxions of sun dials. De Quincey.
6. (Math.) (a) The infinitely small increase or decrease of a variable or flowing quantity in a certain infinitely small and constant period of time; the rate of variation of a fluent; an incerement; a differential. (b) pl.
Defn: A method of analysis developed by Newton, and based on the conception of all magnitudes as generated by motion, and involving in their changes the notion of velocity or rate of change. Its results are the same as those of the differential and integral calculus, from which it differs little except in notation and logical method.
FLUXIONAL
Flux"ion*al, a.
Defn: Pertaining to, or having the nature of, fluxion or fluxions;
variable; inconstant.
The merely human,the temporary and fluxional. Coleridge.
Fluxional structure (Geol.), fluidal structure.
FLUXIONARY
Flux"ion*a*ry, a.
1. Fluxional. Berkeley.
2. (Med.)
Defn: Pertaining to, or caused by, an increased flow of blood to a part; congestive; as, a fluxionary hemorrhage.
FLUXIONIST
Flux"ion*ist, n.