First Known Use: 14th century
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1liquid
adjective liq·uid \ˈli-kwəd\
: capable of flowing freely like water : not a solid or a gas
: shining and clear
: clear, smooth, and pleasant in sound
Full Definition of LIQUID
1
: flowing freely like water
2
: having the properties of a liquid : being neither solid nor gaseous
3
a : shining and clear <large liquid eyes> b : being musical and free of harshness in sound c : smooth and unconstrained in movement d : articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel <a liquid consonant>
4
a : consisting of or capable of ready conversion into cash <liquid assets> b : capable of covering current liabilities quickly with current assets
— li·quid·i·ty \li-ˈkwi-də-tē\ noun
— liq·uid·ly \ˈli-kwəd-lē\ adverb
— liq·uid·ness noun
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Origin of LIQUID
Middle English, from Middle French liquide, from Latin liquidus, from liquēre to be fluid; akin to Latin lixa water, lye, and perhaps to Old Irish fliuch damp
2liquid
noun
: a substance that is able to flow freely
Full Definition of LIQUID
1
: a liquid consonant
2
: a fluid (as water) that has no independent shape but has a definite volume and does not expand indefinitely and that is only slightly compressible
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First Known Use of LIQUID
1530
LIQUID Defined for Kids
1liquid
adjective liq·uid \ˈli-kwəd\
Definition of LIQUID for Kids
1
: flowing freely like water <liquid detergent>
2
: neither solid nor gaseous
3
: clear and smooth or shining <liquid eyes>
4
: made up of or easily changed into cash <liquid investments>
2liquid
noun
Definition of LIQUID for Kids
: a substance that flows freely like water
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