Word
fluency
Phoneticsflu·en·cy, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɫuənsi/
UK/flˈuːənsi/
Definitions
01language ability
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the ability to speak, read, or write a language easily, quickly, and without many mistakes.
n. the quality of being able to speak or write a particular language with ease and accuracy. Uncountable in this general sense.
“After living in Madrid for a year, her fluency in Spanish improved a lot.”
“The job description requires native-level fluency in both Mandarin and English to facilitate high-level negotiations between the two offices.”
Pitfall
He has a great fluency in English.
He has great fluency in English.
When talking about language ability, 'fluency' is usually uncountable and does not take the article 'a'.
Synonyms
02smoothness of movement or speech
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic
n. the quality of moving or speaking in a smooth way without stopping or making mistakes.
n. the quality of being smooth and effortless in flow, whether in physical movement, speech, or the execution of a practiced skill.
“The dancer moved with such fluency that she seemed to float across the stage.”
“The pianist performed the difficult concerto with remarkable fluency, navigating the complex transitions without a single moment of hesitation.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
03skillful execution
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. the ability to do something well and quickly because you have practiced it many times.
n. the state of being well-practiced in a skill to the point where it requires little deliberate thought to perform accurately.
“The programmer showed great fluency in several different coding languages.”
“Mathematical fluency involves not just knowing the formulas, but being able to apply them flexibly to solve unfamiliar problems.”
Real-World Examples
“Taking good notes depends on fluency of hand, which means legibility and speed combined.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Related words
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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