Fluent
/ˈfluː.ənt/noun
Able to express oneself easily and articulately.
Did you know?The root of 'fluent' connects to ancient waters, symbolizing the powerful flow of language and the ancient belief in words as a life-giving force.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰleu-
“to flow, swell, or become fluid”
Latin
Latin
fluens
“flowing, flowing with words; related to the act of speaking”
Old French
Old French
fluent
“flowing, fluent in speech”
Middle English
Middle English
fluent
“characterized by flow, especially of speech or writing”
Modern English
English
fluent
“having the ability to flow smoothly and easily in speech or writing.”