demonetize

de·mon·e·tize

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dee-mon-i-tahyz, -muhn-]
- /diˈmɒn ɪˌtaɪz, -ˈmʌn-/
- /ˌdiː.ˈmʌ.nɪ.taɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-mon-i-tahyz, -muhn-]
- /diˈmɒn ɪˌtaɪz, -ˈmʌn-/

Definitions of demonetize word

verb demonetize to deprive (a metal) of its capacity as a monetary standard 3
verb demonetize to withdraw from use as currency 3
verb transitive demonetize to deprive (esp. currency) of its standard value 3
verb transitive demonetize to stop using (silver or gold) as a monetary standard 3
verb with object demonetize to divest (a monetary standard or the like) of value. 1
verb with object demonetize to withdraw (money or the like) from use. 1

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Origin of demonetize

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

From the French word démonétiser, dating back to 1850-55. See de-, monetize

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Parts of speech for Demonetize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Demonetize

demonetize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% 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.

demonetize usage trend in Literature

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