Fluency

/ˈfluːənsi/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The ability to express oneself easily and articulately in speech or writing.
Her fluency in Spanish impressed everyone during the meeting.
The quality of being fluent; smoothness of flow.
The fluency of his prose made the novel a pleasure to read.
The ability to perform a task or skill with ease and accuracy.
His fluency in mathematics was evident during the exam.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'fluens', meaning 'flowing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

speak with fluency:
To speak a language easily and accurately.
write with fluency:
To write in a clear and flowing manner.
achieve fluency:
To reach a level of proficiency in a skill or language.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

To be on point
Her fluency in French is on point; she can converse like a native.
To flow
Once he got into the groove, his fluency really began to flow.