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

Saka's inclusion as a number 10 brings this added fluidity to Arsenal's attack, which helped them pull apart Wigan for the duration of his cameo.

From BBC

She has a forceful, sinewy presence and speaks the verse with notable fluidity and nuance.

From The Wall Street Journal

We are in one of those moments of intense fluidity and volatility where anything seems possible, or at least nothing would be entirely surprising.

From BBC

There was a sense of fluidity throughout the night that also left room for personality.

From Los Angeles Times

“This brings back the fluidity of tariffs, and it’s not just for economic reasons,” said Brad Long, chief investment officer at Wealthspire.

From The Wall Street Journal