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- [bahy-met-l-iz-uh m]
- /baɪˈmɛt lˌɪz əm/
- /ˌbaɪ.ˈme.tə.lɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy-met-l-iz-uh m]
- /baɪˈmɛt lˌɪz əm/
Definitions of bimetallism word
- noun bimetallism the use of two metals, esp gold and silver, in fixed relative values as the standard of value and currency 3
- noun bimetallism the economic policies or doctrine supporting a bimetallic standard 3
- noun bimetallism the use of two metals, usually gold and silver, as the monetary standard, with fixed values in relation to each other 3
- noun bimetallism the doctrine, actions, or policies supporting this 3
- noun bimetallism the use of two metals, ordinarily gold and silver, at a fixed relative value, as the monetary standard. 1
- noun bimetallism the doctrine or policies supporting such a standard. 1
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Origin of bimetallism
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; bi-1 + metal + -ism
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Parts of speech for Bimetallism
noun
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preposition
conjunction
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bimetallism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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