commodities
|com-mod-i-ties|
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/kəˈmɑː.də.tiz/
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/kəˈmɒd.ɪ.tiz/
(commodity)
valuable resource
Etymology
Etymology Information
'commodity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'commoditas,' where 'commodus' meant 'convenient' or 'useful.'
Historical Evolution
'commoditas' transformed into the Old French word 'commodité,' and eventually became the modern English word 'commodity' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'convenience' or 'advantage,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'goods or products.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
goods or products that are bought and sold, especially raw materials or primary agricultural products.
The prices of commodities like oil and gold have risen sharply.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45