illiquid

[ ih-lik-wid ]

adjective(of an asset)
  1. not readily convertible into cash; not liquid.

Origin of illiquid

1
First recorded in 1685–95; il-2 + liquid

Other words from illiquid

  • il·li·quid·i·ty, noun
  • il·liq·uid·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for illiquid

illiquid

/ (ɪˈlɪkwɪd) /


adjective
  1. (of an asset) not easily convertible into cash

  2. (of an enterprise, organization, etc) deficient in liquid assets

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