A commodity is something that is relatively easily traded, that can be physically delivered, and that can be stored for a reasonable period of time. It is a characteristic of commodities that prices are determined on the basis of an active market, rather than by the supplier (or other seller) on a "cost-plus" basis. Examples of commodities include not only minerals and agricultural products such as iron ore, crude oil, ethanol, sugar, coffee, aluminium, rice, wheat, gold, diamonds, or silver, but also so-called "commoditized" products such as personal computers.
Linguistically, the word commodity came into use in English in the 15th
century, being derived from the French word "commodité", meaning
today's "convenience" in term of quality of services. The Latin root meaning is commoditas,
referring variously to the appropriate measure of something; a fitting state,
time or condition; a good quality; efficaciousness or propriety; and advantage,
or benefit. The German equivalent is die Ware, i.e. wares or goods
offered for sale. The French equivalent is "produit de base" like energy, goods,
or industrial raw materials.
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