Fluency
/ˈfluː.ən.si/noun
The ability to express oneself easily and articulately in a language.
Did you know?In ancient times, fluency was considered a form of enchantment, as words were believed to hold the power to shape reality itself.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰleu-
“to flow, to bloom.”
Latin
Latin
fluentem
“flowing, flowing easily.”
Late Middle English
Middle English
fluencie
“the quality of flowing (especially in speech).”
Modern English
English
fluency
“the quality of being fluent in a language, demonstrating smooth and effortless speech.”