fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web With fluency in Spanish, English, and French, Gilliam's trilingual tongue has been instrumental throughout her global endeavors. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024 Being able to attend a school that emphasized Spanish alongside English actually increased her fluency in the former. Marie Southard Ospina, Parents, 2 July 2024 Though the consultant also argued Tran's fluency and connection with the Vietnamese community offers Democrats a much stronger chance to flip the seat. Ken Tran, USA TODAY, 9 June 2024 The Pope met with many of the attendees one-one-one as well, speaking with them in Italian, regardless of their fluency. Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for fluency 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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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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