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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But the combination of injuries and inconsistent form across the front line has hindered fluency and connections. James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026 After nearly a decade at the firm of AD100 Hall of Fame designer Daniel Romualdez, Boyle approached this project with a fluency in classicism and the choreography of rooms. David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026 According to Saba, True Religion senior leadership sought his perspective specifically for his fluency in these spaces. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Apr. 2026 Without adequate infrastructure budget, teams have nowhere to experiment, learn, or develop the fluency this moment requires. Teuila Hanson, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluency

Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 Apr. 2026.

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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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