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

Recent Examples on the Web Rivera Garza's writings grapple with the concept of fluidity. Scott Hocker, theweek, 22 May 2024 With each season, the Gators have built stronger cohesiveness and chemistry, which manifested in improved fluidity and communication on the floor. Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2024 The concept’s fluidity and the idea that soft power gave the United States a leg up in its path to hegemony have also made the notion enticing to thinkers and leaders in many other countries and regions. Maria Repnikova, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2022 Haidt also describes the different impact social media has on girls versus boys while simultaneously acknowledging the fluidity of gender during adolescence. V. Susan Villani, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for fluidity 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Fluidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluidity. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.

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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