fluidity

noun

flu·​id·​i·​ty flü-ˈi-də-tē How to pronounce fluidity (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being fluid
2
: the physical property of a substance that enables it to flow

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He’s also shown good fluidity and burst during individual drills. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025 Together, these steps can turn early friction into future fluidity. Wesley Crook, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 A feeling of freedom and fluidity runs through this very special place. Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 3 June 2025 The Eating of an Orange captivates with its minimalist and surrealist elegance, transforming a simple act into a profound journey filled with Lynchian dream logic and sensuous fluidity. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fluidity

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fluidity was in 1603

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“Fluidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluidity. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

fluidity

noun
flu·​id·​i·​ty flü-ˈid-ət-ē How to pronounce fluidity (audio)
: the quality or state of being fluid

Medical Definition

fluidity

noun
flu·​id·​i·​ty flü-ˈid-ət-ē How to pronounce fluidity (audio)
plural fluidities
1
: the quality or state of being fluid
2
a
: the physical property of a substance that enables it to flow
b
: the reciprocal of viscosity

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