Synonyms for

Liquidity

Verb / lɪˈkwɪdʌti: / / lɪˈkwɪdɪti: / Another word for liquidity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the state of being liquid or easily converted into cash

Synonyms & similar words

fluidity liquid fluidness liquidstate runniness liquidness fluidity readiness mobility flexibility looseness pliancy suppleness softness runniness wateryness thinness liquescentness meltiness drippiness liquescency fluidness

Synonyms by register

Formal

fluidity flow convertibility marketability

Informal

cash ready money spendable funds

Literary

suppleness pliability

Antonyms

solidity rigidity inflexibility illiquidity stiffness firmness immobility

Common collocations

  • high liquidity
  • low liquidity
  • liquidity crisis
  • cash liquidity
  • asset liquidity
  • liquidity management
  • liquidity ratio

Word family

noun liquidity
verb liquefy
adjective liquid
adverb liquefyingly

Usage note

Primarily used in finance and economics to describe the ease with which an asset can be converted into cash without affecting its market price. Avoid using 'liquid' as a noun for liquidity.

Example sentences

  1. The bank needed to increase its liquidity to meet the demands of its customers.
  2. Investing in stocks can decrease the liquidity of your assets.
  3. The company's financial statements showed a healthy level of liquidity.
  4. The CEO was concerned about the company's liquidity after a decrease in sales.
  5. Liquidity is important for businesses to be able to pay their debts on time.

Quotes

  • 'Cash is king' is an oft-repeated mantra in the investing world, and for good reason: Without adequate liquidity, even the most promising business can be left high and dry.' - Alex Dumortier
  • 'It's not about liquidity; it's about solvency.' - Steve Forbes
  • 'I think we'll continue to see a lot of liquidity in the market.' - Michael Murphy

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