adjective

genderfluid

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Genderfluid (adjective) means having a gender identity that changes rather than staying fixed, so that a person may feel male, female, both or neither at different times. Example: “She is genderfluid and asks people to check her pronouns rather than assume.”

adjective

Having a gender identity that changes rather than staying fixed, so that a person may feel male, female, both or neither at different times.

"She is genderfluid and asks people to check her pronouns rather than assume."

"The genderfluid flag uses pink, white, purple, black and blue."

How to use genderfluid

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose sense of their own gender changes over time.

When to use it

The closed spelling is the one most used within LGBTQ+ communities and on social media; style guides and news outlets often prefer the two-word or hyphenated forms. All refer to the same identity.

Memory tip

Treat genderfluid and gender fluid as spelling variants, and follow the individual's own preference where you know it.

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Easily confused with

gender fluid → non-binary genderqueer → agender →

Common pairings

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

A closed compound of gender and fluid.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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gender fluid gender-fluid non-binary genderqueer

Antonyms

cisgender

Related words

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Rhymes for genderfluid

quid squid fluid druid liquid languid

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Frequently asked questions

Is it genderfluid or gender fluid?

Both are correct. Genderfluid as one word is the commoner form in community use and online; gender fluid as two words, hyphenated before a noun, is what most news style guides use. There is no difference in meaning.

What is the difference between genderfluid and agender?

Genderfluid means a person's gender identity moves between different points over time. Agender means having no gender identity at all, or not identifying with any gender. Both fall under the non-binary umbrella but describe very different experiences.

What is the meaning of genderfluid?

"genderfluid" (adjective) means having a gender identity that changes rather than staying fixed, so that a person may feel male, female, both or neither at different times.

What is another word for genderfluid?

Other words for "genderfluid" include gender fluid, gender-fluid, non-binary, genderqueer.

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