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semiliquid

American  
[sem-ee-lik-wid, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈlɪk wɪd, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective

  1. semifluid.


Other Word Forms

  • semiliquidity noun

Etymology

Origin of semiliquid

First recorded in 1675–85; semi- + liquid

Example Sentences

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The expansion of semiliquid or retail-oriented vehicles could introduce new vulnerabilities as investor behavior becomes more important.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

While the number of defaults has been low, investors have been lining up to exit semiliquid private funds like Blackstone Private Credit, known as BCRED, and BlackRock’s HPS Corporate Lending fund.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

If you’re in a semiliquid private-credit fund — the kind that promises quarterly redemptions — understand that promise has limits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Blue Owl in January announced it would allow investors in a semiliquid fund focused on loans to technology companies to exit up to 17% of their shares, ultimately paying out the 15% that redeemed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Clay, mixed with enough water to be semiliquid: the potters called it “slip.”

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park