currency
currency Lexical Profile
currency Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A system of money in general use in a particular country.
"Before traveling abroad, she went to the bank to exchange her dollars for the local currency."
The fact or quality of being generally accepted, believed, or in active use.
"The outdated theory has lost much of its currency in the modern scientific community."
The period of time during which something is valid, operative, or in force.
"During the currency of the lease, the tenant is responsible for maintaining the property's basic upkeep."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Mid 17th century (originally denoting the state of flowing or being in circulation): from Latin 'currens' (running), present participle of 'currere', combined with the suffix '-ency'. The application to money dates from the late 17th century, coined by John Locke.
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