extramercent
A noun referring to a secondary or non-standard commercial transaction, typically one that occurs outside of regulated primary markets. In a test-prep context, it describes an ancillary payment or exchange used to facilitate trade in niche or informal economic sectors.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The street vendor asked for a small extramercent to cover the cost of the handmade packaging.
The street vendor asked for a small extramercent to cover the cost of the handmade packaging.
The international trade agreement strictly prohibits any form of extramercent to ensure transparent pricing.
The international trade agreement strictly prohibits any form of extramercent to ensure transparent pricing.
Check the total bill; I think they added an extramercent for the late-night service.
Check the total bill; I think they added an extramercent for the late-night service.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Break it down: 'Extra' (outside) + 'Mercent' (think Merchant/Trade). It is an extra payment for a merchant.
Quiz rápido
The contractor insisted on a 5% ___ to cover the rising costs of imported steel.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: extramercent
Ejemplos
The street vendor asked for a small extramercent to cover the cost of the handmade packaging.
everydayThe street vendor asked for a small extramercent to cover the cost of the handmade packaging.
The international trade agreement strictly prohibits any form of extramercent to ensure transparent pricing.
formalThe international trade agreement strictly prohibits any form of extramercent to ensure transparent pricing.
Check the total bill; I think they added an extramercent for the late-night service.
informalCheck the total bill; I think they added an extramercent for the late-night service.
Scholars suggest that the prevalence of the extramercent in rural economies indicates a lack of formal banking access.
academicScholars suggest that the prevalence of the extramercent in rural economies indicates a lack of formal banking access.
The procurement officer was flagged for accepting an extramercent during the vendor selection process.
businessThe procurement officer was flagged for accepting an extramercent during the vendor selection process.
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
under-the-table extramercent
under-the-table extramercent
waive the extramercent
waive the extramercent
at an extramercent
at an extramercent
Se confunde a menudo con
A mercenary is a person hired for conflict, while an extramercent is a type of payment or transaction.
Extraordinary means very unusual; extramercent specifically relates to commercial trade outside the main channel.
Notas de uso
The term is most frequently found in high-level academic or economic test materials. It should be used to describe financial transactions that are supplementary to a main deal.
Errores comunes
Learners often confuse this with the adjective form; remember that 'extramercent' is used as a noun for the payment itself.
Truco para recordar
Break it down: 'Extra' (outside) + 'Mercent' (think Merchant/Trade). It is an extra payment for a merchant.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Latin 'extra' meaning 'outside' and 'mercans', the present participle of 'mercari' (to trade).
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many developing economies, the extramercent is a culturally accepted, though often informal, part of doing business.
Quiz rápido
The contractor insisted on a 5% ___ to cover the rising costs of imported steel.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: extramercent
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