demonetize

Other spellings

• (UK) demonetise

Word parts

de- + monetize

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /diːˈmʌnətaɪz/ or /diːˈmʊnətaɪz/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /diˈmɑnətaɪz/

Verb

Plain form demonetize

Third-person singular demonetizes

Past tense demonetized

Past participle demonetized

Present participle demonetizing

1. If you demonetize, you officially stop the use of a valued currency.