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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

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

“Cliffwater is the poster child for success in semiliquid funds,” says Brian Moriarty, a senior researcher at Morningstar, referencing the type of fund that allows investors to cash out slowly over time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

The cupboard was too warm, the butter is semiliquid.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

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