liquid
UK: ˈlɪkwɪd | US: ˈlɪkwɪd
n. a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having no fixed shape
adj. having the consistency of a liquid; flowing freely
adj. (of sound) clear, pure, and flowing
The word liquid traces back to Latin liquidus ("fluid, clear"), derived from liquere ("to flow"). The root liqu- reflects the concept of fluidity, while -id solidifies its adjectival form. Over time, liquid expanded from describing physical substances to metaphorical clarity (e.g., "liquid notes" in music).
Water is the most common liquid on Earth.
The artist used liquid gold for the intricate details.
Her voice had a liquid quality, soothing everyone in the room.
The ice melted into a clear liquid.
The chemist analyzed the unknown liquid in the lab.