currency

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The system of money used in a particular country.

   The euro is the currency of many European countries.

2. 2
   noun

   The state of being widely used, accepted, or believed.

   The theory has gained currency among young scientists.

Borrowed from Medieval Latin currentia, from Latin currēns, from currō. By surface analysis, current + -cy.

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