liquidity

[li-kwid-i-tee]

noun

1. a liquid state or quality.

2. the ability or ease with which assets can be converted into cash.

liquidity

/ lɪˈkwɪdɪtɪ /

noun

1. the possession of sufficient liquid assets to discharge current liabilities

2. the state or quality of being liquid

liquidity

1. The condition of having enough money on hand to meet financial obligations without having to sell fixed assets, such as machinery or equipment.

Word History and Origins

Origin of liquidity¹

From the Latin word liquiditās, dating back to 1610–20. See liquid, -ity

Example Sentences

It also is conducting heightened monitoring to ensure institutions are prepared for scenarios that could affect liquidity, including assessing liquidity management at material foreign operations.

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“A liquidity crunch would be a challenge to both markets,” he said.

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This includes better odds on bets and parlays, the ability to cash out whenever they want, the ability to earn interest on open bets and more liquidity.

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Biotech’s wooden performance discourages generalist investors from joining industry specialists in supporting the sector, which might help startups’ raise capital as well as generate liquidity for venture backers.

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Muted exit activity and the resulting liquidity constraints have put pressure on both fund sponsors and their institutional investors.

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