NYT Dictionary

ILLIQUIDITY

/ˌɪlɪˈkwɪdɪti/
Nounilliq-uid-I-tyilliq-uid-i-ty · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023

Meaning

The condition of being illiquid; a lack of liquidity; difficulty in selling out an asset.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

By surface analysis, illiquid + -ity, or, by surface analysis, il- + liquidity. Regarding the metaphors involved, more at liquidity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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