noun
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
noun
continuous amorphous matter that tends to flow and to conform to the outline of its container: a liquid or a gas
adjective
subject to change
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- variable
- a fluid situation fraught with uncertainty
- everything was unstable following the coup
adjective
characteristic of a fluid
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- capable of flowing and easily changing shape
adjective
smooth and unconstrained in movement
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- a long, smooth stride
- the fluid motion of a cat
- the liquid grace of a ballerina
adjective
in cash or easily convertible to cash
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- liquid (or fluid) assets
adjective
affording change (especially in social status)
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- Britain is not a truly fluid society
- upwardly mobile