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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

illiquidity

/ɪˈlɪkwɪdɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does illiquidity mean?

noun

The state or quality of being unable to be easily bought or sold, often due to a lack of market liquidity. A situation in which assets or securities cannot be quickly converted into cash without significant loss of value.

Example

"The company's illiquidity made it difficult for investors to sell their shares without taking a substantial loss."

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