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commodity

A basic good or raw material that is interchangeable with others of the same type, such as oil, gold, or wheat.

Example

"Oil is the most traded commodity in the world."

💡 Memory Tip

COMMOD-ity — a common product. Commodities are common, standardized goods.

Etymology

From Latin 'commoditas' meaning 'convenience, advantage' — goods of practical use.

Common Misspellings

comoditycommodetycommodatycommondity

Related Terms

futuresinflation

See Also

raw materialstrading

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