inti

noun

in·​ti ˈin-tē How to pronounce inti (audio)
: the basic monetary unit of Peru from 1985 to 1990

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With Ramón Laureano settling inti a deep sleep to force the switch, the Padres’ .577 OPS out of the top of the order ranks 29th, ahead of only the Reds (.556). Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Quechua, sun

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inti was in 1985

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“Inti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inti. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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