trickle-down theory
trickle-down theory
T t Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [trik-uh l-doun thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [trik-uh l-doun thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
Definitions of trickle-down theory words
- noun trickle-down theory an economic theory that monetary benefits directed especially by the government to big business will in turn pass down to and profit smaller businesses and the general public. 1
- noun trickle-down theory the theory that granting concessions such as tax cuts to the rich will benefit all levels of society by stimulating the economy 0
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Origin of trickle-down theory
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55
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Parts of speech for Trickle-down theory
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trickle-down theory popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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