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backwardation

back·ward·a·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bak-wer-dey-shuh n]
    • /ˌbæk wərˈdeɪ ʃən/
    • /ˌbækwəˈdeɪʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bak-wer-dey-shuh n]
    • /ˌbæk wərˈdeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of backwardation word

  • noun backwardation the difference between the spot price for a commodity, including rent and interest, and the forward price 3
  • noun backwardation (formerly, on the Stock Exchange) postponement of delivery by a seller of securities until the next settlement period 3
  • noun backwardation Backwardation is a situation in which the price of a forward or futures contract is trading below the expected spot price when the contract matures. 3
  • noun backwardation (on the London stock exchange) the fee paid by a seller of securities to the buyer for the privilege of deferring delivery of purchased securities. 1
  • noun backwardation (finance) The situation in a futures market where prices for future delivery are lower than prices for immediate (or nearer) delivery. Generally arising from a near-term shortage of a commodity. 1
  • noun backwardation law: fee for delayed delivery 1
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Origin of backwardation

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; backward + -ation

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Parts of speech for Backwardation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Backwardation

backwardation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

backwardation usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with backwardation

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Related words

  • contango

    (formerly, on the London Stock Exchange) postponement of payment for and delivery of stock from one account day to the next
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