fluid (n.)

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

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

    fluid (adj.)

  1. subject to change; variable; a fluid situation fraught with uncertainty; everything was unstable following the coup

    [ Syn: unstable ]

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

    [ Syn: runny ]

  3. smooth and unconstrained in movement; a long, smooth stride; the fluid motion of a cat; the liquid grace of a ballerina

    [ Syn: fluent , liquid , smooth ]

  4. in cash or easily convertible to cash; liquid (or fluid) assets

    [ Syn: liquid ]

  5. affording change (especially in social status); Britain is not a truly fluid society; upwardly mobile

    [ Syn: mobile ]

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