illiquid

[ih-lik-wid]

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adjective (of an asset)

not readily convertible into cash; not liquid.

Origin of illiquid

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

Related formsil·li·quid·i·ty, nounil·liq·uid·ly, adverb

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Illiquidity was not a problem when notional prices went up in the boom years.
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British Dictionary definitions for illiquidity

illiquid

adjective

(of an asset) not easily convertible into cash
(of an enterprise, organization, etc) deficient in liquid assets

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Word Origin and History for illiquidity

illiquid

adj.

1690s, from il- "not" + liquid in the financial sense.

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Illiquidity was not a problem when notional prices went up in the boom years.

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Word Origin and History for illiquidity

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adj.

Origin of illiquid