liquid Meaning and Definition

1. a. changed from a solid to a liquid state

2. a. existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

3. n. a frictionless continuant that is not a nasal consonant (especially l' and r')

4. n. the state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to disperse and relatively high incompressibility

5. n. a substance in the fluid state of matter having no fixed shape but a fixed volume

6. n. a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure

7. s. clear and bright

8. s. in cash or easily convertible to cash

9. s. smooth and unconstrained in movement

10. s. smooth and flowing in quality; entirely free of harshness

11. s. filled or brimming with tears