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fluid

Definition

  • noun: a substance that is able to flow freely
  • noun: a substance (as a liquid or gas) tending to flow or conform to the outline of its container
  • adjective: capable of flowing freely like water
  • adjective: having particles that easily move and change their relative position without a separation of the mass and that easily yield to pressure
  • used to describe something that can change easily or that changes often
  • synonyms: able to adapt, adaptable, adjustable

Examples

  • The extreme 'fluidity' of the situation has made it impossible to predict the outcome.

  • Boundaries between the farms were very 'fluid'.

  • Please check the 'fluids' in the car's engine.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Don't move. You'll never get out of there yourself. l'll do it. - You feel a break? - No. Sometimes fluid is rushing to the area. Any rushing fluids? - No. - How many stripes do l have? - Answer the question. - Three. (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo