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- [spee-shee, -see]
- /ˈspi ʃi, -si/
- /ˈspiːʃi/
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- [spee-shee, -see]
- /ˈspi ʃi, -si/
Definitions of specie word
- abbreviation SPECIE species. 1
- idioms 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
- noun specie coin money, as distinguished from bullion or paper money 0
- noun specie coin, as distinguished from paper money; also, coin made of precious, as distinguished from base, metal 0
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Origin of 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 Specie
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
specie usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for specie
noun specie
- almighty dollar — money regarded as a major goal in life or as the basis of power: Love of the almighty dollar has ruined many people.
- banknote — Banknotes are pieces of paper money.
- copper — Copper is reddish-brown metal that is used to make things such as coins and electrical wires.
- currency — The money used in a particular country is referred to as its currency.
- dinero — a former silver coin of Peru, the 10th part of a sol.
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