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fluidness

fluidness

6.2
The ability to change or adapt easily in appearance and movement
  • noun
  • /ˈfluːɪdnəs/
translation icon : flexibilidad
  • The fluidness of her movements captivated the audience.

Examples

  • In art, fluidness can convey emotion effectively.

  • His speech had a unique fluidness that captivated the audience.

  • Some admire the fluidness with which she moves between different artistic styles.

  • The fluidness of the design allows it to fit various spaces.

  • The fluidness of the dancer's movements created a captivating performance.

  • In design, fluidness allows for easier adaptation to different environments.

  • Her emotional fluidness helped her connect with others effortlessly.

Synonyms

fluidity
vsfluidness
8 5.0

How easily someone or something changes to fit new situations

is the less common alternate noun form for the same quality
flexibleness
vsfluidness
3.9

The ability to change to fit new situations

focuses on general changeability rather than physical bending

Antonyms

rigidity
  • Specialized
3 6.0

Not able to bend or change shape easily

Refusing to change ideas or plans

How Adaptable

plasticity
  • Specialized
1 6.1
fluidness
6.2
flexibility
37 3.0
rigidity
  • Specialized
3 6.0

Surface Forms

fluidness singular
fluidnesses plural

Morphology

fluidness = fluid (transparent) = fluid + ness

Regular derivation from 'fluid' with '-ness'; the figurative sense (adaptability) is a straightforward extension of the adjective's meaning.

Etymology

Fluidness comes from the Latin fluere, meaning 'to flow', and shares the same idea as the word fluid. A helpful image is water changing shape and moving around things, which is why fluidness also means the ability to change or adapt easily.