symmetalism

sym·met·al·ism

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-met-l-iz-uh m]
- /sɪmˈmɛt lˌɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-met-l-iz-uh m]
- /sɪmˈmɛt lˌɪz əm/

Definition of symmetalism word

noun symmetalism the use of two or more metals, such as gold and silver, combined in assigned proportions as a monetary standard. 1

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Origin of symmetalism

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; sym- + -metallism, as in bimetallism

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Parts of speech for Symmetalism

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symmetalism 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 54% 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.

symmetalism usage trend in Literature

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