non-liquidity
|non-li-quid-i-ty|
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/nɑn-lɪˈkwɪdɪti/
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/nɒn-lɪˈkwɪdɪti/
not easily converted to cash
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-liquidity' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'liquidity' from Latin 'liquidus' meaning 'fluid or flowing'.
Historical Evolution
'liquidus' transformed into the English word 'liquid', and eventually became part of the modern English term 'liquidity'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'liquidus' meant 'fluid or flowing', but over time it evolved into its current financial meaning of 'easily convertible to cash'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of not being liquid, especially in financial contexts where assets cannot be easily converted into cash.
The company's non-liquidity was a concern for investors.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42