fluency
ˈfluːənsi
fluencies
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Definition of fluency - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
languageability to speak or write a language easily
  • He achieved fluency in Spanish after living in Mexico.
eloquence proficiency
2.
smoothnesssmooth and easy flow in movement or speech
  • Her fluency in dance was mesmerizing to watch.
articulacy eloquence
3.
skillRareskillful and effortless performance of a taskRare
  • The pianist's fluency was evident in her flawless performance.
expertise proficiency skill
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Origin of fluency

Latin, fluentem (flowing)

Terms with fluency included in their meaning

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fluency
ability to talk fluently and charmingly
language fluency
ability to speak multiple languages fluently
unnatural
lacking natural ease or fluency
fluency
natural flow of spoken words
communication
in a manner lacking fluency or persuasiveness
fluency
able to speak Japanese fluently
style
oppressive quality that lacks grace or fluency
fluency in speech
quality of speaking fluently or readily

Examples of fluency in a sentence

  • Fluency in multiple languages is a valuable skill.
  • His fluency in public speaking impressed everyone.
  • The pianist's fluency was evident in her performance.
  • Her fluency in multiple languages impressed the interviewers.
  • The dancer's fluency on stage captivated the audience.

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  1. French:fluidité, ...
  2. German:Sprachgewandtheit, Flüssigkeit, ...
  3. Italian:fluidità, scorrevolezza, ...
  4. Spanish:fluidez, destreza, ...
  5. Portuguese:fluência, fluidez, ...
  6. Chinese:流利度, 熟练度, ...
  7. Japanese:流暢さ, 滑らかさ, ...
  8. Arabic:طَلَاقَة, سَلَاسَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רְהִיטוּת, זְּרִימָה, ...
  10. Russian:свободное владение, плавность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вільне володіння, плавність, ...
  12. Hindi:धाराप्रवाहता, सहजता, ...
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