English adjective: fluid | |||
1. | fluid subject to change; variable | ||
Samples | A fluid situation fraught with uncertainty. Everything was unstable following the coup. | ||
Synonyms | unstable | ||
Similar | changeable, changeful | ||
Antonyms | unchangeable | ||
2. | fluid characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape | ||
Synonyms | runny | ||
Similar | liquid | ||
Antonyms | gaseous, solid | ||
3. | fluid smooth and unconstrained in movement | ||
Samples | A long, smooth stride. The fluid motion of a cat. The liquid grace of a ballerina. | ||
Synonyms | fluent, liquid, smooth | ||
Similar | graceful | ||
Antonyms | awkward | ||
4. | fluid in cash or easily convertible to cash | ||
Samples | Liquid (or fluid) assets. | ||
Synonyms | liquid | ||
Similar | disposable | ||
Antonyms | nondisposable | ||
5. | fluid affording change (especially in social status) | ||
Samples | Britain is not a truly fluid society. Upwardly mobile. | ||
Synonyms | mobile | ||
Similar | changeable, changeful | ||
Antonyms | unchangeable | ||
English noun: fluid | |||
1. | fluid (substance) a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure | ||
Broader (hypernym) | substance | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | coolant, filtrate, ichor, liquid | ||
2. | fluid (substance) continuous amorphous matter that tends to flow and to conform to the outline of its container: a liquid or a gas | ||
Broader (hypernym) | matter | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | gas, liquid | ||