investible
Definition
- Adjective:
- Available for investment: "investible" describes funds, capital, or assets that are suitable or available to be invested, typically in financial markets, businesses, or other ventures.
Usage Examples
- (Funds that can be used for investment purposes.)
- (Assets that are suitable for putting money into to generate returns.)
Advanced Usage
- "investible surplus": the excess funds that can be directed toward investments after covering expenses.
- After paying operating costs, the firm had an investible surplus of $2 million. (Money left over that can be invested.)
Variants and Related Words
Investible (adj) — the same word, with no common variant; sometimes spelled "investable" (less common but acceptable).
- The bank offers accounts for investable funds. (Funds that can be invested.)
Invest (v): to commit money or capital to an enterprise with the expectation of profit.
- She decided to invest in real estate. (Put money into property for returns.)
Investment (n): the act of investing money; the money invested.
- His investment in the stock market grew over time. (The money he put in.)
Synonyms
- Investable: same meaning, often interchangeable.
- Liquid: (in finance) assets that can be easily converted to cash, often considered investible.
- Deployable: (in business) funds that can be put to use, especially for investment.
Related Idioms
- Money to burn: excess funds that are easily available for investment or spending.
- With his inheritance, he has money to burn for investible ventures. (Extra funds ready for use.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Invest in: to put money into something with the aim of making a profit.
- They plan to invest in renewable energy projects. (Put capital into those projects.)
Note: "Investible" is primarily a financial term and is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it appears mostly in formal business, economics, or investment contexts.