money-making
|mon-ey-mak-ing|
B2
/ˈmʌni ˌmeɪkɪŋ/
profit generation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'money-making' originates from the combination of 'money' and 'making', where 'money' refers to currency and 'making' refers to the act of creating or producing.
Historical Evolution
'money-making' evolved from the Old English word 'monie' and the Middle English word 'makynge', eventually becoming the modern English term 'money-making'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of creating money', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'producing profit'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
producing a profit or financial gain.
The new business venture proved to be a money-making opportunity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45