fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
Synonyms of fluencynext
: the quality or state of being fluent

Examples of fluency in a Sentence

She speaks with great fluency. Students must demonstrate fluency in a foreign language to earn a degree. a dancer known for her fluency and grace He plays the piano with speed and fluency.
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His creative risk-taking and cultural fluency shape him into one of the media industry’s most influential executives. Literary Hub, 19 Dec. 2025 Some 51% of jobs requiring AI skills were in non-tech industries, up from 44% in 2022—a sign coding and AI fluency are becoming relevant far beyond Silicon Valley. Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025 Her pop culture fluency paired with gorgeous, make-you-stare-at-the-wall prose yields the perfect modern romance. Staff Author, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 For millions of learners, fluency is no longer achieved primarily in classrooms but through dozens of daily conversations with an AI that is always available, always patient and always adapting. Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fluency

Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fluency was in 1636

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“Fluency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluency. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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fluency

noun
flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: the quality or state of being fluent

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