kopeck

ko·peck

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koh-pek]
- /ˈkoʊ pɛk/
- /ˈkəʊpek/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-pek]
- /ˈkoʊ pɛk/

Definitions of kopeck word

noun kopeck an aluminum-bronze coin of Russia, the Soviet Union, and its successor states, the 100th part of a ruble. 1
noun kopeck Alternative spelling of kopek. 1
noun kopeck Russian coin 1
noun kopeck a monetary unit of Russia and Belarus worth one hundredth of a rouble: coins are still used as tokens for coin-operated machinery although the kopeck itself is virtually valueless 0
noun kopeck a monetary unit of various countries, equal to 1⁄100 of a ruble 0

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Origin of kopeck

First appearance:

before 1690

One of the 49% oldest English words

1690-1700; < Russian kopéĭka, equivalent to kopʾë lance, spear + -ka diminutive suffix; so called from the lance with which the figure on the coin was armed

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Parts of speech for Kopeck

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kopeck popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

kopeck usage trend in Literature

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