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 for those who are accustomed to memorizing every beat of the levels in Streets of Rage 4 to survive, the fluidity can be surprising. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025 Guardiola’s side have lacked this kind of fluidity in and out of possession across the pitch this season. Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 But the truth is that Arsenal’s excellent form of the previous two years was never built on a forward slamming in goals; the fluidity of having an intelligent, non-traditional striker was often their greatest asset. Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 Huishan Zhang and Roksanda continued to shape London’s narrative, balancing precision with fluidity. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 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 12 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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