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fluid (noun / adjective)

A substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure; a gas or (especially) a liquid. Also used as an adjective to describe something that is not settled or stable, or capable of flowing freely.

💬 Example

"The doctor told him to rest and drink plenty of fluids."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'FL-ow' in a 'U-nit' of 'ID-entity'. FLUID. It flows, it's a unit of matter, and it describes identity.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

He is fluid in German. → He is fluent in German.

The air is a liquid. → The air is a fluid.