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fluid
/ˈfluːɪd/
able to flow or adapt easily
The team needs a fluid strategy to adapt to market changes.
A fluid strategy can change and adjust as needed.
general
able to flow or adapt easily
Water is a fluid that takes the shape of its container.
Water can change shape to fit any container.
Her ideas are fluid and evolve over time.
Her ideas change and develop as she learns more.
Often used to describe things that are flexible or adaptable.
technical
a substance that flows and changes shape
In physics, a fluid can be a liquid or a gas.
Fluids include liquids and gases in physics.
In science, fluids are substances that can flow and take the shape of their container.
Collocations
fluid dynamicsthe study of how fluids movefluid intelligencethe ability to solve new problems
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Adjective vs. Noun
'Fluid' can be an adjective (describing something adaptable) or a noun (referring to a flowing substance).
Gold Rule
Context Matters
In science, 'fluid' refers to liquids and gases, while in general use, it describes adaptability.
Word Origin
From Latin 'fluidus', meaning 'flowing', from 'fluere' meaning 'to flow'.
Usage Notes
As an adjective, 'fluid' describes something that can change or adapt. As a noun, it refers to a substance that flows.
Word Breakdown
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flow
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