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

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But this fluidity also comes down to the way In My Dreams was recorded. Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026 The styling captured the season’s fascination with fluidity and asymmetry. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026 Her charcoal sketches of ancient trees evoke a sense of fluidity that defies their rootedness. Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026 By doing so, the Bruins were able to pass with fluidity on the outside and use their height advantage to repeatedly get rebounds and create scoring opportunities on the inside. Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluidity

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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“Fluidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluidity. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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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