fluency
|flu-en-cy|
/ˈfluːənsi/
smooth expression
Etymology
'fluency' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fluentia,' where 'fluere' meant 'to flow.'
'fluentia' transformed into the French word 'fluence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fluency' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the quality of flowing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the ability to express oneself easily and articulately.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability to express oneself easily and articulately.
Her fluency in Spanish impressed everyone.
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Noun 2
the ability to speak or write a foreign language easily and accurately.
He achieved fluency in French after living in Paris for a year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35