a basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other goods of the same type
example
Oil is a highly traded commodity in the global market, influencing economies worldwide.
synonyms
goodproductarticle
word origin — from Middle French 'commodité' (from Latin 'commoditas', meaning 'suitability, advantage, convenience')
commodity, bundle, stove, endurance, brilliance: meanings and examples
Learn these 5 words from IELTS Vocabulary set 190. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.
commodity · noun/kəˈmɑːdəti/
a basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other goods of the same type
Oil is a highly traded commodity in the global market, influencing economies worldwide.
Synonyms: good, product, article
Origin: from Middle French 'commodité' (from Latin 'commoditas', meaning 'suitability, advantage, convenience')
bundle · noun/ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of several items tied or wrapped together
She carried a large bundle of newspapers to the office every morning.
Synonyms: bunch, package, parcel
Origin: Middle English 'bundel', from Old Norse 'byndill', from 'binda' meaning to bind.
stove · noun/stoʊv/
a device for cooking or heating that typically consists of a flame or electric element and a surface for pots and pans
She placed the pot on the stove to boil water for pasta.
Synonyms: oven, range, cooker
Origin: The word 'stove' originates from the Middle Dutch 'stoof', meaning 'a heated room', and is related to the Old High German 'stuofa', which means 'room' or 'enclosed space'.
endurance · noun/ɪnˈdʊr.əns/
the ability to withstand hardship or adversity over a prolonged period
The marathon is a true test of endurance, as runners must push through physical and mental challenges for hours on end.
Synonyms: tolerance, stamina, perseverance
Origin: derived from the Latin 'durantia', which is a form of 'durare', meaning 'to last, to endure'.
brilliance · noun/ˈbrɪl.jəns/
extraordinary intelligence or talent
The scientist's brilliance in problem-solving led to groundbreaking discoveries in renewable energy.
Synonyms: genius, talent, intelligence
Origin: from Middle English 'brilancie', from Old French 'brilliance', based on Latin 'brillantem', the present participle of 'brillare' meaning 'to shine'