🪙specie

noun
/ˈspiːʃiː/

Meaning

money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit

Example Sentences

The transaction was made in specie.

Synonyms

coinage, money, currency, cash

Antonyms

credit, paper money

Collocations

paid in specie, specie payment, specie reserves

More Example Sentences

Do you know which species of mosquito is the cause of malaria?

Do you know which species of mosquito is the cause of the dengue fever?

Do you know which species of mosquito is the cause of malaria in Florida?

A scientist discovers a new plant in a tropical rainforest during a three-month research trip and carefully documents its features by taking photographs and collecting samples to study back at the university lab where her team analyzes the plant's unique properties and compares them with known species

A scientist discovers a new plant in a tropical rainforest during a three-month research trip and carefully documents its features by taking photographs and collecting samples to study back at the university lab where her team analyzes the plant's unique properties and compares them with known species before confirming that it is indeed a new discovery and publishing the findings in a respected scientific journal.

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The act of acquiring or obtaining something, especially skills, knowledge, or assets.
the state of being alike or having characteristics in common
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the right or condition of self-government; independence or freedom to act or make decisions

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