C1 noun Formal

extramercent

/ˌɛkstrəˈmɜːrsənt/

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

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The 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.

2

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.

3

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
extramercent
Verb
extramercentize
Adverbio
extramercently
Adjetivo
extramercentary
Relacionado
extramercentism
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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

1

The street vendor asked for a small extramercent to cover the cost of the handmade packaging.

everyday

The street vendor asked for a small extramercent to cover the cost of the handmade packaging.

2

The international trade agreement strictly prohibits any form of extramercent to ensure transparent pricing.

formal

The international trade agreement strictly prohibits any form of extramercent to ensure transparent pricing.

3

Check the total bill; I think they added an extramercent for the late-night service.

informal

Check the total bill; I think they added an extramercent for the late-night service.

4

Scholars suggest that the prevalence of the extramercent in rural economies indicates a lack of formal banking access.

academic

Scholars suggest that the prevalence of the extramercent in rural economies indicates a lack of formal banking access.

5

The procurement officer was flagged for accepting an extramercent during the vendor selection process.

business

The procurement officer was flagged for accepting an extramercent during the vendor selection process.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
extramercent
Verb
extramercentize
Adverbio
extramercently
Adjetivo
extramercentary
Relacionado
extramercentism

Colocaciones comunes

undisclosed extramercent undisclosed extramercent
nominal extramercent nominal extramercent
facilitate an extramercent facilitate an extramercent
standard extramercent standard extramercent
avoid the extramercent avoid the extramercent

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

extramercent vs mercenary

A mercenary is a person hired for conflict, while an extramercent is a type of payment or transaction.

extramercent vs extraordinary

Extraordinary means very unusual; extramercent specifically relates to commercial trade outside the main channel.

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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.

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Errores comunes

Learners often confuse this with the adjective form; remember that 'extramercent' is used as a noun for the payment itself.

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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Extra' (outside) + 'Mercent' (think Merchant/Trade). It is an extra payment for a merchant.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'extra' meaning 'outside' and 'mercans', the present participle of 'mercari' (to trade).

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun regular plural: extramercents often follows the indefinite article 'an'
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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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