currency

[kur-uh n-see, kuhr-] /ˈkɜr ən si, ˈkʌr-/
noun, plural currencies.
1.
something that is used as a medium of exchange; money.
2.
general acceptance; prevalence; vogue.
3.
a time or period during which something is widely accepted and circulated.
4.
the fact or quality of being widely accepted and circulated from person to person.
5.
circulation, as of coin.
Origin
1650-60; < Medieval Latin currentia. See current, -ency
Examples from the web for currencies
  • Arbitrage moves different currencies toward purchasing power parity.
British Dictionary definitions for currencies

currency

/ˈkʌrənsɪ/
noun (pl) -cies
1.
a metal or paper medium of exchange that is in current use in a particular country
2.
general acceptance or circulation; prevalence: the currency of ideas
3.
the period of time during which something is valid, accepted, or in force
4.
the act of being passed from person to person
5.
(Austral) (formerly) the local medium of exchange, esp in the colonies, as distinct from sterling
6.
(Austral, slang)
  1. (formerly) the native-born Australians, as distinct from the British immigrants
  2. (as modifier): a currency lad
Word Origin
C17: from Medieval Latin currentia, literally: a flowing, from Latin currere to run, flow
Word Origin and History for currencies

currency

n.

1650s, "condition of flowing," from Latin currens, present participle of currere "to run" (see current (adj.)); the sense of a flow or course extended 1699 (by John Locke) to "circulation of money."

currencies in Culture

currency definition


Any form of money in actual use as a medium of exchange.

Slang definitions & phrases for currencies

currency

Related Terms

soft money