numismatic

/ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌnuːmɪzˈmætɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌnü-məz-ˈma-tik -məs-, ˌnyü-/ (ame, mw)

numismatic — adjective

  • numismaticpositive
  • more numismaticcomparative
  • most numismaticsuperlative

1. used for things linked to collecting, studying, or identifying coins and medals

1.形容詞C2
釋義

used for things linked to collecting, studying, or identifying coins and medals

例句

Baraka joined a numismatic club after finding old coins in his attic.

common pattern: numismatic + club

The museum opened a numismatic gallery for coins from early trade routes.

common pattern: numismatic + gallery

同義詞
  • coin-related

    plain and informal, and usually narrower than the academic term 'numismatic'

  • monetary

    much broader and about money generally, not specifically coin study

  • antiquarian

    focuses on old objects more generally, not specifically coins or medals

文法句型

a numismatic exhibition

numismatic evidence from old coins

用法筆記

Usually appears before nouns such as collection, catalogue, evidence, or exhibition. It is mainly used in museum, research, and collector contexts, not for money topics in general.

常見錯誤

❌The bank gave numismatic advice on home loans.
✅The bank gave financial advice on home loans.
💡'numismatic' is about coins, medals, and their study, not general money matters.
❌Their numismatic budget for groceries is too small.
✅Their household budget for groceries is too small.
💡'numismatic' does not mean 'related to spending money in everyday life.'