liq·uid (l k wd)n. 1. a. The state of matter in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow, little or no tendency to disperse, and relatively high incompressibility. b. Matter or a specific body of matter in this state. 2. Linguistics A consonant articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel, such as English l and r. adj. 1. Of or being a liquid. 2. Having been liquefied, especially: a. Melted by heating: liquid wax. b. Condensed by cooling: liquid oxygen. 3. Flowing readily; fluid: added milk to make the batter more liquid. 4. Having a flowing quality without harshness or abrupt breaks: liquid prose; the liquid movements of a Balinese dancer. 5. Linguistics Articulated without friction and capable of being prolonged like a vowel. 6. Clear and shining: the liquid brown eyes of a spaniel. 7. Readily convertible into cash: liquid assets. [From Middle English, of a liquid, from Old French liquide, from Latin liquidus, from liqu  re, to be liquid.]liq uid·ly adv.liq uid·ness n. |
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