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fiat

 

[ หˆfiหษ™t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

currency

Fiat is a currency that a government has declared to be legal tender, but it is not backed by a physical commodity. The value of fiat money is derived from the relationship between supply and demand rather than the value of the material that the money is made of.

Synonyms

government-issued currency, legal tender, paper money

Examples of usage

  • The US dollar is a fiat currency.
  • Many countries use fiat money as their official currency.
Context #2 | Noun

car manufacturer

Fiat is an Italian automobile manufacturer known for producing small, fuel-efficient cars. The company was founded in 1899 and has a long history of producing popular models such as the Fiat 500.

Synonyms

automaker, car company, vehicle manufacturer

Examples of usage

  • My first car was a Fiat.
  • Fiat is a popular choice for city driving.

Translations

Translations of the word "fiat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fiat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fiat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fiat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fiat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใ‚ขใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fiat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fiat

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fiat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ์•„ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fiat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fiat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฒไบš็‰น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fiat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fiat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒแƒข

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fiat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fiat

Etymology

The word 'fiat' originates from the Latin word 'fiat', which means 'let it be done'. It was first used in English in the early 17th century to refer to a decree or order issued by a sovereign or government. Over time, the term evolved to also refer to a type of currency that is not backed by a physical commodity. In the context of car manufacturing, Fiat is an abbreviation for 'Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino', which translates to 'Italian Automobile Factory of Turin'. The company was founded in Turin, Italy, in 1899 and has since become a well-known automotive brand.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,379, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.