liquid
1liq·uid
adj \ˈli-kwəd\Definition of LIQUID
1
: flowing freely like water
2
: having the properties of a liquid : being neither solid nor gaseous
3
a : shining and clear <large liquid eyes> b : being musical and free of harshness in sound c : smooth and unconstrained in movement d : articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel <a liquid consonant>
4
a : consisting of or capable of ready conversion into cash <liquid assets> b : capable of covering current liabilities quickly with current assets
— li·quid·i·ty \li-ˈkwi-də-tē\ noun
— liq·uid·ly \ˈli-kwəd-lē\ adverb
— liq·uid·ness noun
Examples of LIQUID
- Water and milk are liquid substances.
- The medicine is available in liquid form.
- She had large liquid eyes.
- the liquid notes of a bird
- the liquid grace of the dancer's movements
Origin of LIQUID
Middle English, from Middle French liquide, from Latin liquidus, from liquēre to be fluid; akin to Latin lixa water, lye, and perhaps to Old Irish fliuch damp
First Known Use: 14th century
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