■ noun a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil.
■ adjective
1》 having the consistency of a ~.
↘translucent; clear.
↘denoting a gas that has been liquefied.
2》 (of a sound) clear and harmonious.
3》 not fixed or stable.
4》 (of assets) held in or easily converted into cash.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
ME: from L. ~us , from liquere 'be ~'.