The supply
Example: The supply decreases when demand increases rapidly
Definition
"The supply" refers to the total amount of a product or resource available for use or purchase at a given time. It is a key concept in economics, indicating how much of something is accessible to meet demand in markets or other settings.
Etymology
The phrase "the supply" comes from the verb 'supply,' which originated from Old French 'supplier' meaning to fill up or provide, and from Latin 'supplēre,' meaning to fill up or complete. Did you know? The root 'plēre' means 'to fill,' highlighting the idea of providing what is needed.
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"The supply" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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