Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

macroprudential

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.52 in modern English

Syllables: macro-pru-den-tial
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Relating to systemic prudence, especially to the strengths and vulnerabilities of financial systems.

Example Sentences

"The thesis is that to improve further the lines of defence against financial instability we should strengthen the macroprudential orientation of the regulatory and supervisory framework."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *meh₂ḱ- Proto-Indo-European *-rós Proto-Indo-European *mh₂ḱrós Proto-Hellenic *makrós Ancient Greek μᾰκρός (măkrós)der. French macro-der. English macro- English prudential English macroprudential From macro- + prudential.

Derived Forms

macroprudentially

Frequently Paired Words

microprudential

Questions

What does macroprudential mean?: Relating to systemic prudence, especially to the strengths and vulnerabilities of financial systems.
Where does macroprudential come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *meh₂ḱ- Proto-Indo-European *-rós Proto-Indo-European *mh₂ḱrós Proto-Hellenic *makrós Ancient Greek μᾰκρός (măkrós)der. French macro-der. English macro- English prudential English macroprudential From macro- + prudential.

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