agiotages
|a-gi-o-tag-es|
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/ˈædʒiˌoʊtɪdʒɪz/
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/ˈædʒɪˌɒtɪdʒɪz/
(agiotage)
currency speculation
Etymology
'agiotage' originates from French, specifically the word 'agiotage,' where 'agio' meant 'exchange rate' and '-tage' is a suffix indicating action or process.
'agiotage' changed from the French word 'agiotage' and eventually became the modern English word 'agiotage'.
Initially, it meant 'exchange rate speculation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'speculating on currency or stock value fluctuations'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice of speculating on the fluctuations of currency exchange rates or the value of stocks.
The agiotages in the stock market can lead to significant financial gains or losses.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 16:21