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fluid

[ floo-id ]

noun

  1. a substance, as a liquid or gas, that is capable of flowing and that changes its shape at a steady rate when acted upon by a force tending to change its shape.


adjective

  1. pertaining to a substance that easily changes its shape; capable of flowing.
  2. consisting of or pertaining to fluids.
  3. changing readily; shifting; not fixed, stable, or rigid:

    fluid movements.

  4. convertible into cash:

    fluid assets.

fluid

/ ˈڱːɪ /

noun

  1. a substance, such as a liquid or gas, that can flow, has no fixed shape, and offers little resistance to an external stress
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. capable of flowing and easily changing shape
  2. of, concerned with, or using a fluid or fluids
  3. constantly changing or apt to change
  4. smooth in shape or movement; flowing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

fluid

  1. A state of matter, such as liquid or gas, in which the component particles (generally molecules) can move past one another. Fluids flow easily and conform to the shape of their containers.
  2. See also state of matter

fluid

  1. In physics , a substance that flows — usually a liquid or a gas .
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڱܾ岹, adjective
  • ˈڱܾԱ, noun
  • ˈڱܾ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ڱi· adjective
  • ڱi· ڱi··ly adverb
  • ڱi·Ա noun
  • ԴDz·ڱi noun
  • non·ڱi· adverb
  • ܲ·ڱi adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fluid1

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin fluidus, equivalent to flu(ere) “to flow” + -idus adjective suffix; -id 4
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fluid1

C15: from Latin fluidus , from fluere to flow
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Synonym Study

See liquid.
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Example Sentences

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To stay safe, the UK Health Security Agency recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying cool indoors, and avoiding exercise during the hottest parts of the day.

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It developed theories for how fluids and gases interact and came to understand that the oceans and the atmosphere drive weather ⎯ what today has become known as climate science.

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It said the situation was "fluid" and told customers to check local advice.

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's left is "free sugars, sadly, and fluids", she said, plus a "small amount" of fibre.

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Analysis predict the number of new vehicle registrations will fall due to the fluid nature of the current trade policy negotiations.

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