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semiliquid

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

adjective

  1. semifluid.


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Etymology

Origin of semiliquid

First recorded in 1675–85; semi- + liquid

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The fee structures are among the pitfalls of investing in semiliquid funds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Apr. 13, 2026

Despite the widely publicized race for the exits among holders of so-called semiliquid funds, private credit is still expanding, albeit not at last year’s breakneck pace.

From Barron's Mar. 27, 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

The cupboard was too warm, the butter is semiliquid.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

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