Definition

Relating to a liquid or the way it moves.

Example

The artist used fluidal shapes in her painting to convey movement.

Conversation

I watched a documentary about how rivers shape landscapes.

That sounds interesting! Did they talk about the fluidal nature of water?

Yes, they explained how the fluidal movement of water can create valleys over time.

Wow, I never thought about it that way! Nature is pretty amazing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fluidal → It is formed from "fluid" (from Latin "fluidus", meaning flowing) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "fluidal" refers to something that is pertaining to or characteristic of a fluid.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'fluid' which means flowing, and remember that 'fluidal' describes something related to that flowing nature.

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