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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Belgium, meanwhile, arrives in red-hot form after a dominant 5–2 win over the United States, showcasing their attacking depth and fluidity. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 The demonstration highlighted the robot’s walking stability, joint coordination, and overall movement fluidity rather than industrial task performance. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026 Plus, the fluidity of the situation is completely unnerving. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026 To Trump, fluidity and inconsistency are virtues, not bugs. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluidity

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 14 Apr. 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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