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- [aj-ee-oh]
- /ˈædʒ iˌoʊ/
- /ˈædʒiˌəʊ/
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- [aj-ee-oh]
- /ˈædʒ iˌoʊ/
Definitions of agio word
- noun agio the difference between the nominal and actual values of a currency 3
- noun agio the charge payable for conversion of the less valuable currency 3
- noun agio a percentage payable for the exchange of one currency into another 3
- noun agio an allowance granted to compensate for differences in currency values, as on foreign bills of exchange 3
- noun agio a fee paid to exchange one kind of money for another or to exchange depreciated money for money of full value 3
- noun plural agio a premium on money in exchange. 1
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Origin of agio
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < Italian a(g)gio exchange, premium, ultimately < Medieval Greek allágion, derivative of Greek allágē literally, change, barter; compare Venetian azo, Medieval Latin lazius
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Parts of speech for Agio
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
agio popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
agio usage trend in Literature
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