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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Liverpool’s next fixture is on Wednesday night against Newcastle United, a team who dominate the midfield zone but leave space between the lines because of the fluidity of their midfield trio, and play with physical centre-backs who defend crosses well. Michael Cox, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 Because there’s a certain fluidity that comes with that, with doing something for 10,000 hours practice. Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025 The method teaches people how to use their bodies properly and perform daily maintenance to develop strength, agility, balance, mobility, flexibility, and fluidity in a short period. Svetlana Khachiyan, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025 For instance, scenes of Wei and his friend swimming in a river, with skyscrapers — and smog — looming large in the background, provide a fluidity to the real-world that contrasts nicely with the heaviness of the simulated one. Beandrea July, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025 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 5 Mar. 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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