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- [in spee-shee, -see]
- /ɪn ˈspi ʃi, -si/
- /ɪn ˈspiːʃi/
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- [in spee-shee, -see]
- /ɪn ˈspi ʃi, -si/
Definitions of in specie words
- noun in specie coined money; coin. 1
- idioms in specie in specie, in the same kind. (of money) in coin. in a similar manner; in kind: Such treachery should be repaid in specie. Law. in the identical shape, form, etc., as specified. 1
- adverb in specie money: in coins 1
- adverb in specie in a specific form 1
- noun in specie (of money) in coin 0
- noun in specie in kind 0
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Origin of in specie
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Latin (in) speciē (in) kind; see species
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Parts of speech for In specie
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in specie popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% 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.
in specie usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for in specie
adv in specie
- specially — of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key.
- non-exclusive — not admitting of something else; incompatible: mutually exclusive plans of action.
- notably — worthy of note or notice; noteworthy: a notable success; a notable theory.
- specifically — in a definite or precise manner: The suspect was not specifically named in the report. More specifically, you will be responsible for half the total cost.
- principally — chiefly; mainly.
Antonyms for in specie
adv in specie
- commonly — usually; ordinarily
- generally — usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
- normally — in a normal or regular way: The wound is healing normally.
- ordinarily — most of the time; generally; usually: Ordinarily he wakes at seven.
- usually — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
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