Transaction
/trænˈzæk.ʃən/noun
An instance of buying or selling something; a business deal.
Did you know?The word 'transaction' is rooted in concepts of 'carrying across,' hinting at the unseen energies exchanged in every deal, almost like a mystical barter with the universe.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
transactio
“A carrying across; a negotiation or agreement.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
transactio
“To carry out or perform; to do business.”
Old French
Old French
transaction
“A business deal or agreement.”
14th Century
Middle English
transaccion
“The act of conducting business or trade.”
Modern English
English
transaction
“The process of conducting a business deal or exchange.”