liquidity

American  

[li-kwid-i-tee] / lɪˈkwɪd ɪ ti /

noun

1. a liquid state or quality.

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

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liquidity British  

/ lɪˈkwɪdɪtɪ /

noun

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

2. the state or quality of being liquid

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liquidity Cultural  

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

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Etymology

Origin of liquidity

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

Example Sentences

Because buyers can afford to wait for lower pricing while sellers often can’t, liquidity discounts remain in play.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Hlend’s intentionally designed liquidity framework, specifically the recurring 5% quarterly share repurchase feature, is foundational to enabling these return outcomes,” the letter said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Qatar has navigated strains before, including a yearslong blockade by neighboring states that forced it to draw on sovereign reserves, maintain liquidity and recalibrate regional ties.

From The Wall Street Journal

That means less rupee liquidity for India’s banks, which will have to curtail lending and slow the economy in response.

From Barron's

That means less rupee liquidity for India’s banks, which will have to curtail lending and slow the economy in response.

From Barron's