scripophily

scri·poph·i·ly

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skri-pof-uh-lee]
- /skrɪˈpɒf ə li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skri-pof-uh-lee]
- /skrɪˈpɒf ə li/

Definitions of scripophily word

noun scripophily the collecting by hobbyists of old stock certificates and bonds that have no intrinsic value other than their aesthetic appeal or relative rarity. 1
noun scripophily the hobby of collecting bonds and share certificates, esp those of historical interest 0

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Origin of scripophily

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1975-80; scrip1 + -o- + -phily

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Parts of speech for Scripophily

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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scripophily popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

scripophily usage trend in Literature

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