microtransaction

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English

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Etymology

From micro- +‎ transaction.

Pronunciation

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Noun

microtransaction (plural microtransactions)

  1. (economics, video games) A transaction for a very small amount of money (a micropayment).
    • 2020, Josh Gregory, Apex Legends: Microtransactions, Cherry Lake, →ISBN, page 6:
      Microtransactions have created controversy among video game fans. Some people believe that games with microtransactions can be addictive. Players keep buying new items. Little by little, the charges add up.
    • 2022, Joshua Bycer, Game Design Deep Dive: Free-to-Play, CRC Press, →ISBN, page 5:
      The problem with consumers is that they are often quick to label any microtransaction as P2W, which muddies the discussion of ethical game design.

Synonyms

  • mtx (abbreviation)

French

Etymology

From micro- +‎ transaction.

Pronunciation

Noun

microtransaction f (plural microtransactions)

  1. microtransaction
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