fluency
Fluency (noun) means Smoothness and ease in the way something flows or moves.
noun
1
Smoothness and ease in the way something flows or moves.
2
A person's skill and ease in speaking or writing a language well.
3
The smooth, automatic way a well-practised skill is carried out without needing to think about it.
"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."
— David Ornstein, Arsenal 1 – 0 Everton (2011)
4
A natural ability to use a language correctly and without effort.
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Etymology
Comes from Late Latin fluentia, equivalent to fluent plus -cy, and is cognate with French fluence.
Synonyms
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disfluency
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Rhymes for fluency
agency
latency
urgency
potency
decency
regency
currency
tendency
clemency
leniency
frequency
emergency
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of fluency?
"fluency" (noun) means smoothness and ease in the way something flows or moves.
What is another word for fluency?
Other words for "fluency" include smoothness, eloquence, articulateness, volubility.
What is the opposite of fluency?
The opposite of "fluency" is disfluency.
What are the different meanings of fluency?
"fluency" has 3 main meanings: 1. Smoothness and ease in the way something flows or moves; 2. A person's skill and ease in speaking or writing a language well; 3. The smooth, automatic way a well-practised skill is carried out without needing to think about it.
