fluidity

American  

[floo-id-i-tee] / fluˈɪd ɪ ti /

noun

1. the quality or state of being fluid.

2. Physics.

   1. the ability of a substance to flow.

   2. a measure of this ability, the reciprocal of the coefficient of viscosity.

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fluidity British  

/ fluːˈɪdɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state of being fluid

2. physics the reciprocal of viscosity

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Other Word Forms

• nonfluidity noun

Etymology

Origin of fluidity

First recorded in 1595–1605; fluid + -ity

Example Sentences

The blurred trails emphasise the power and fluidity of the action, while the sharpness of her focused expression adds contrast and intensity.

From BBC

“There’s more fluidity to her Pilates routines akin to dancing — she understands how a body naturally moves in a way that makes me feel more comfortable in my own,” Benson says.

From Los Angeles Times

“The fluidity, the motion, it’s like a little dance that calms those inner voices and lets you re-center,” said James.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Portugal's style is less focused on the tactical side of things and it's more about passion and fluidity," said Parkinson.

From BBC

They were familiar with flexible new metal alloys that could sustain these chairs’ fluidity and springiness for years without snapping.

From The Wall Street Journal