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fluid
('fl/u//I/d )

adjective (a)

  • 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 (n)

  • a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure(noun.substance)
    source: wordnet30
  • continuous amorphous matter that tends to flow and to conform to the outline of its container: a liquid or a gas(noun.substance)
    source: wordnet30
  • A fluid substance; a body whose particles move easily among themselves.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • subject to change; variable(adj.all)
    Example:
    A fluid situation fraught with uncertainty.
    Synonym:
    unstable
    source: wordnet30
  • characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    runny
    source: wordnet30
  • smooth and unconstrained in movement(adj.all)
    Example:
    The fluid motion of a cat.
    Synonym:
    fluent, liquid, smooth
    source: wordnet30
  • in cash or easily convertible to cash(adj.all)
    Example:
    Liquid (or fluid) assets.
    Synonym:
    liquid
    source: wordnet30
  • affording change (especially in social status)(adj.all)
    Example:
    Britain is not a truly fluid society.
    Synonym:
    mobile
    source: wordnet30
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