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fluid

/'fl/u//I/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Having particles which easily move and change their relative position without a separation of the mass, and which easily yield to pressure; capable of flowing; liquid or gaseous.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure

    noun.substance

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. continuous amorphous matter that tends to flow and to conform to the outline of its container: a liquid or a gas

    noun.substance

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A fluid substance; a body whose particles move easily among themselves.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. subject to change; variable

    adj.all

    Examples
    A fluid situation fraught with uncertainty.
    Synonyms unstable

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape

    adj.all

    Synonyms runny

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. smooth and unconstrained in movement

    adj.all

    Examples
    The fluid motion of a cat.
    Synonyms fluent liquid smooth

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. in cash or easily convertible to cash

    adj.all

    Examples
    Liquid (or fluid) assets.
    Synonyms liquid

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. affording change (especially in social status)

    adj.all

    Examples
    Britain is not a truly fluid society.
    Synonyms mobile

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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