acatallactic
|a-cat-al-lac-tic|
C2
/ˌækətəˈlæktɪk/
non-exchange
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acatallactic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akatallaktos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'katallaktos' meant 'exchangeable.'
Historical Evolution
'akatallaktos' transformed into the English word 'acatallactic' through scholarly adoption in economic literature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not exchangeable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not involving trade or exchange.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or relating to exchange or trade.
The acatallactic nature of the isolated tribe meant they had no concept of currency.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 21:21