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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

  • (..) from high blood pressure. She was attended successfully by Dr. August Balls of Nice. And after he had attended her for several weeks, she- Obviously out of fluid. Perhaps you would like me to fill it for you. No, just-just- Please, just go away. Yes. Well, (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther