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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 quotes

  • (..) Dr Reid, can you help him out? Superior mesenteric insufficiency. That's my girl. Patient number two. ''Superior mesenteric...'' Draining stomach fluid will get my spirits up. - Circles for you. - Shut up and do it. Fantastic. Now just suck out the fluid with the giant needle. (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My First Day Season: 1 Episode 1