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bimetallistic

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Relating to, or supporting, bimetallism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

pertaining to a monetary system based on two metals

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • in a bimetallistic system both gold and silver can constitute legal tender

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bimetallic

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From bimetallist + -ic or bi- + metal + -istic.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: bimetalistyczny — Translations
  • Polish: bimetaliczny — Translations