numismatics

[ noo-miz-mat-iks, -mis-, nyoo- ]

/ ˌnu mɪzˈmæt ɪks, -mɪs-, ˌnyu- /

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noun (used with a singular verb)

the study or collecting of coins, medals, paper money, etc.

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Origin of numismatics

First recorded in 1820–30; see origin at numismatic, -ics

Words nearby numismatics

Numidian crane, numina, numinous, numis., numismatic, numismatics, numismatist, nummary, nummular, nummulite, nummulitic limestone

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British Dictionary definitions for numismatics

numismatics

/ (ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the study or collection of coins, medals, etcAlso called: numismatology

Derived forms of numismatics

numismatic, adjectivenumismatically, adverb

Word Origin for numismatics

C18: from French numismatique, from Latin nomisma, from Greek: piece of currency, from nomizein to have in use, from nōmos use

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