Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
centesimi
Noun
/ˌtʃɛntɛˈzimi/
Definition
Centesimi is a plural noun referring to the subunit of currency in Italy, traditionally equivalent to one hundredth of a lira.
Examples
- The price in euros was displayed as ‘€50.25’, indicating 25 centesimi.
- Centesimi coins were commonly used before the introduction of the euro in Italy.
Meaning
The term ‘centesimi’ is used in relation to money, specifically noting smaller denominations of currency that are part of a larger whole.
Synonyms
- Subunit
- Fraction
