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- [ses-turs]
- /ˈsɛs tɜrs/
- /ˈse.stɜːs/
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- [ses-turs]
- /ˈsɛs tɜrs/
Definitions of sesterce word
- noun sesterce a silver coin of ancient Rome, the quarter of a denarius, equal to 2½ asses: introduced in the 3rd century b.c. 1
- noun sesterce a silver or, later, bronze coin of ancient Rome worth a quarter of a denarius 0
- noun sesterce an old Roman coin, originally of silver, later of brass or copper, equal to 1⁄4 denarius 0
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Origin of sesterce
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin sēstertius, equivalent to sēs- half-unit (see sesqui-) + tertius third (i.e., 2 units and half a 3rd one equal 2½ asses)
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Parts of speech for Sesterce
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sesterce popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% 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.
sesterce usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with sesterce
- what is a sesterce?
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