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

Examples of fluidity in a Sentence

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Bowie transcended musical genres, pioneered music videos, embraced gender fluidity and debuted multiple colorful alter egos — including Aladdin Sane and Iggy Stardust — throughout his iconic career. Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025 This fluidity often leads to compelling takes on personal style. Julian Randall, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025 Its specialists have developed an ultrafine dispersion solution of graphene with excellent fluidity along with electrical and thermal conductivity. Nadezhda Kosareva, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 The Sacco shares the same softness, anti-formalism, and fluidity integral to Bottega Veneta’s earliest bag designs. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fluidity 

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 30 Jan. 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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