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viscosity Synonyms

Another word for viscosity

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• noun (Context 1)

The state of being thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency, due to internal friction; scientifically, a measure of a fluid's resistance to gradual deformation by shear or tensile stress.

Usage Example

"Cold weather increases the viscousness of motor oil, making it harder for the engine to turn over in the morning."

Strongest
viscousness
Strong
thickness
stickiness
tackiness
glueyness
gumminess

Opposites of viscosity

The opposite of viscosity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fluidity
runniness
wateriness
thinness
See all opposites of viscosity

• Nearby Words

visceral
viscerally
viscose
viscosity
viscount
viscountess
viscous

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Viscosity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/viscosity
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