Word
fluidity
Phoneticsflu·id·i·ty, stress on the second syllable
US/fɫuˈɪdəti/
UK/fluːˈɪdɪti/
Definition
n. the quality of moving easily and smoothly without any resistance. It also describes the ability to change or adapt quickly to new situations.
n. the quality of moving easily and smoothly; the state of being free from resistance or friction. In a figurative sense, it refers to the ability to adapt or change easily.
Examples
“The dancer showed great fluidity in her movements.”
“The team's success depends on the fluidity of their communication during the high-pressure final minutes.”
“The artist's brushstrokes demonstrate a remarkable fluidity that allows the colors to blend seamlessly, creating a sense of motion on the static canvas.”
Examples
simple
“The dancer showed great fluidity in her movements.”
contextual
“The team's success depends on the fluidity of their communication during the high-pressure final minutes.”
complex
“The artist's brushstrokes demonstrate a remarkable fluidity that allows the colors to blend seamlessly, creating a sense of motion on the static canvas.”
Real-World Examples
“But it was the fluidity of London City's link-up play that caught the eye - a group of superstars looking like a good team in the first game of the season.” “Fluidity can be an aggressive weapon, bamboozling opponents as they are made to think about who they should track and may be caught by surprise by a runner if their attention lapses.” Word family
NOUN
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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