liquidity

[ li-kwid-i-tee ]

noun

1. a liquid state or quality.
2. the ability or ease with which assets can be converted into cash.

liquidity

/ lɪˈkwɪdɪtɪ /

noun

1. the possession of sufficient liquid assets to discharge current liabilities
2. the state or quality of being liquid

liquidity

1. The condition of having enough money on hand to meet financial obligations without having to sell fixed assets , such as machinery or equipment.

Word History and Origins

Origin of liquidity¹

From the Latin word liquiditās, dating back to 1610–20. See liquid, -ity

Example Sentences

Investors who provide liquidity for tokens on decentralized exchanges could donate the trading fees they accrue.

From Salon

“So when one changes their plan, the others must make sure they have supply liquidity.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The stock market’s liquidity and compounding growth give it the edge over the slower appreciation of property values, particularly when accounting for homeownership maintenance and taxes,” Strayer said.

From Salon

"These are two prudent steps to support the company’s access to liquidity," Boeing said in a statement.

From BBC

Grode said the decision to buy out Wanda now was a “combination of factors,” including Legendary’s “significant amount of excess liquidity in the business.”

From Los Angeles Times