Liquid
/ˈlɪk.wɪd/noun
A state of matter characterized by a definite volume but no fixed shape.
Did you know?The Latin root 'liquidus' not only means fluid but was also associated with the idea of clarity and purity in alchemical traditions.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leikw-
“to flow, be fluid”
Latin
Latin
liquidus
“flowing, fluid, clear”
Old French
Old French
liquide
“liquid, flowing, fluid”
Middle English
Middle English
liquid
“having the quality of flowing or being fluid”
Modern English
English
liquid
“a substance that flows freely, taking the shape of its container”