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commodity

[ kuh-mod-i-tee ]

noun

plural commodities.
  1. an article of trade or commerce, especially a product as distinguished from a service.
  2. something of use, advantage, or value.
  3. Stock Exchange. any unprocessed or partially processed good, as grain, fruits, and vegetables, or precious metals.
  4. Obsolete. a quantity of goods.


commodity

/ əˈɒɪɪ /

noun

  1. an article of commerce
  2. something of use, advantage, or profit
  3. economics an exchangeable unit of economic wealth, esp a primary product or raw material
  4. obsolete.
    1. a quantity of goods
    2. convenience or expediency
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

commodity

  1. Any product manufactured or grown.
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Other Word Forms

  • ԴDzcdz·ǻi·ٲ adjective noun plural noncommodities
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Word History and Origins

Origin of commodity1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English commodite, from Anglo-French, from Latin dzǻ徱 “timeliness, convenience,” equivalent to commod(us) ( commode ) + - -ity
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Word History and Origins

Origin of commodity1

C14: from Old French dzǻ徱é, from Latin dzǻ徱 suitability, benefit; see commodious
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When Trump hit China with tariffs during his first term of office, China shifted some commodity purchases from the US to Brazil, boosting Brazilian soybean exports.

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As a commodity, though, Eubank remains one of British boxing's biggest draws.

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Many commodities that trade internationally, such as oil and gas, are also priced in dollars.

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To Tzoni's mind, this isn't acceptable treatment from a company of Revolut's size and reputation, which handles normal banking deposits as well as cryptocurrency, stocks and commodities.

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She’s also outspokenly independent, a rare commodity in today’s increasing cult-like GOP.

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