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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But the second half was different, as Mbappe showed more fluidity — and opportunism. Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025 By blending tailored precision with fluidity, designers like Engelgaar and Goya are crafting a new narrative where empowerment is rooted in the interplay of contrasts and the breaking of traditional boundaries. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2025 Far-right ideologues have for years sought to suppress both racial consciousness and gender fluidity, in the name of a radical natalist ideology that highly values white, gender-conforming children. Samantha Riedel, Them, 30 Jan. 2025 Innovation in Biomimetic Design and Technology Clone’s work in biomimicry and soft robotics focuses on fluidity, adaptability, and an organic resemblance to human biology. Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 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 Feb. 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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