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illiquid

[ ih-lik-wid ]
/ ɪˈlɪk wɪd /
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adjective (of an asset)
not readily convertible into cash; not liquid.
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Origin of illiquid

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

OTHER WORDS FROM illiquid

il·li·quid·i·ty, nounil·liq·uid·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for illiquid

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