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

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For McGarvey, arriving at those kinds of solutions for both practical and aesthetic problems speaks to the fluidity of his collaboration with Ramsey. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026 Now, Atlas can cartwheel, dance, run with human-like fluidity, twist its arms, head and torso 360 degrees, and pick itself up off of the floor using only its feet. Will Croxton, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026 Steve Svekis, Assistant Sports Editor The one thing that has been a constant more than anything else when the Dolphins play in cold weather is the inability to tackle with fluidity and ferocity. Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026 What stands out is not just the ability to climb stairs, something already demonstrated by other quadruped robots, but the speed and fluidity with which the D5 switches between locomotion modes. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 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 10 Jan. 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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