Definitions for fluid

Overview of noun fluid

The noun fluid has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (25) fluid

(a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure)

2. (1) fluid

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

Overview of adj fluid

The adj fluid has 5 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) fluid, unstable

(subject to change; variable; "a fluid situation fraught with uncertainty"; "everything was unstable following the coup")

2. fluid, runny

(characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape)

3. fluent, fluid, liquid, smooth

(smooth and unconstrained in movement; "a long, smooth stride"; "the fluid motion of a cat"; "the liquid grace of a ballerina")

4. fluid, liquid

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

5. fluid, mobile

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