Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

denier

/dəˈnɪə(ɹ)/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.75 in modern English

Syllables: de-nier
IPA: /dəˈnɪə(ɹ)/

7

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An old French coin worth one-twelfth of a sou.

noun

A unit of linear density which indicates the fineness of fiber or yarn, equal to one gram per 9000 meters, used especially to measure or indicate the fineness of hosiery. Originally equal to the weight of a denier coin per 9600 aunes.

noun

One who denies or forbids something.

noun

One who denies the existence of something.

Example Sentences

"A bronze denier bearing the inscription CONRADUS around a central cross, was minted in Lugdunum."
"Upstairs she rummaged through her chest of drawers, finally unearthing an unopened pack of ten denier barely blacks."
"Also, visitation deniers don't always get off with a slap on the wrist."
"Holocaust denier"
"global warming denier"
"AIDS denier"

Etymology

Borrowed from French denier, from Latin dēnārius. Doublet of denar, denarius, dinar, diner, dinero, and dinheiro.

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: dēnārius

Inflected Forms

deniers (plural)

Phrases

climate denier self-denier

Frequently Paired Words

tex denialism denialist

Rhymes With

here year we're near clear hear career fear wear appear dear beer

Questions

How do you pronounce denier?: The recorded pronunciation is /dəˈnɪə(ɹ)/.
What does denier mean?: An old French coin worth one-twelfth of a sou.
Where does denier come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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