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adj
That vacillates; wavering; fluctuating; not constant
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
uncertain in purpose or action
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: vacillating, wavering
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Latin vacillans, present participle of vacillare. Compare French vacillant. See vacillate. By surface analysis, Latin vacill- + -ant.
