Fluency
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfluːənsi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fluency is a noun meaning The quality of smoothness of flow.
Meaning
The quality of smoothness of flow.
More Meanings
- (linguistics) The quality of being fluent in a language; a person's command of a particular language.
- The quality of consistently applying skill correctly in the manner of one well-practiced at it, requiring little deliberate thought to perform without mistakes
Example Sentences
She has fluency, nobility, / Elegance and symmetry, / Stability, fluidity, / Like poetry in motion.
While Gunners boss Arsene Wenger had warned his players against letting the pre-match festivities distract them from the task at hand, they clearly struggled for fluency early on.
Word Forms
- fluencies
Synonyms for fluency
Depending on context, synonyms include eloquence, articulateness, volubility.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include volubility, articulateness, eloquence, flow, fluidity, toilet.
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