Fluidity Meaning
/fluːˈɪd.ə.ti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of being fluid rather than viscous
nounA measure of the extent to which something is fluid. The reciprocal of its viscosity.
Sentence Examples
Mandarin sounds like it has better fluidity than English, which sounds more plasticky.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the organization allowed it to adapt quickly to new market demands.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The dancer moved with incredible grace and ____, as if she were gliding across the stage.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree French fluiditébor. English fluidity Borrowed from French fluidité.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"In addition to all this, the fluidity of the steam itself was much increased by high superheat, usually achieved by means of the Houlet superheater."
— 1944 November and December, Lord Monkswell, “The French Four-Cylinder Compound Engine”, in Railway Magazine, page 326:
"Either side of Rooney's fluffed chance, it was a tale of Ukrainian domination as they attacked England down both flanks and showed the greater fluidity of the teams."
— 2012 June 19, Phil McNulty, “England 1-0 Ukraine”, in BBC Sport:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the organization allowed it to adapt quickly to new market demands.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The dancer moved with incredible grace and ____, as if she were gliding across the stage.