debasing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of devaluing currency by increasing the supply of it, causing inflation.

• Verb

  To lower the quality or value of something, especially morally or ethically.

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Synonyms

abase , adulterate , degrade , demean

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with debasing
bases , chases , maze , razes

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Variants

List of all variants of debasing that leads to same result
debasing , debase , debased , debasement , debasements , debaser , debasers , debases

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Forms

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debasing (present tense), debased (past tense), debasing (gerund), debasing (past participle), debases (third person singular)

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Etymology

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From Old French 'debaser', meaning 'to debase, degrade'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'debasement' is also used in the context of gemology to refer to the process of removing imperfections from a gemstone.

2. The Roman Emperor Maximus Thrax is known to have debased the Roman currency by reducing the amount of precious metal in coins.

3. Debasement of currency was a common practice during the Middle Ages, leading to widespread inflation and economic instability.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inflation: A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

2. Monetary policy: The process by which the monetary authority of a country controls the supply of money in an economy, especially by influencing interest rates and the discount rate.

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Culture

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In economics, debasement of currency refers to the reduction of the value of a country's currency through the actions of its government or central bank. This can lead to inflation and economic instability. In a broader sense, debasement can also refer to the lowering of moral or ethical standards.

How to Memorize "debasing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of adding more currency to circulation, causing a decrease in value.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'debasing' with the concept of lowering value or quality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Debasement: Devaluing currency, Bringing Abasement to Economy'.

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