Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

microtransaction

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.33 in modern English

Syllables: mi-cro-trans-ac-tion
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A transaction for a very small amount of money (a micropayment).

Example Sentences

"Microtransactions have created controversy among video game fans. Some people believe that games with microtransactions can be addictive. Players keep buying new items. Little by little, the charges add up."
"The problem with consumers is that they are often quick to label any microtransaction as P2W, which muddies the discussion of ethical game design."

Etymology

From micro- + transaction.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: micro

Inflected Forms

microtransactions (plural)

Synonyms

mtx

Questions

What does microtransaction mean?: A transaction for a very small amount of money (a micropayment).
Where does microtransaction come from?: From micro- + transaction.

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