peppercorns

/ˈpepərkɔːrnz/ /ˈpepərˌkɔːrnz/

Meanings

noun

The seeds of the plant Piper nigrum. Commonly used as a spice, usually but not always ground or crushed.

Examples :

"I added some peppercorns to the soup to give it a spicier flavor. "

noun

A small, insignificant quantity; a nominal consideration used to satisfy the requirements for the creation of a legal contract.

Examples :

"They agreed to sell the old car to their son for a few peppercorns, basically giving it to him as a gift while fulfilling the legal requirement of a sale. "

law business finance

Related Words

requirements noun

/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənts/

A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.

"There was a requirement of the government on citizens for paying taxes."

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

fulfilling verb

/fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/ /fəlˈfɪlɪŋ/

To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).

"You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfill it."

basically adverb

/ˈbeɪsɪk(ə)li/

In a fundamental, essential or basic manner

"My brother basically just wants to play video games all day. "

commonly adverb

/ˈkɒmənli/ /ˈkɑmənli/

As a rule; frequently; usually

"People commonly eat breakfast before going to school. "

requirement noun

/ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/

A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.

"There was a requirement of the government on citizens for paying taxes."

quantity noun

/ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɨti/

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

insignificant adjective

/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

Not significant; not important, inconsequential, or having no noticeable effect.

"Such things are insignificant details compared to the main goal."

crushed verb

/kɹʌʃt/

To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity of it, or to force together into a mass.

"to crush grapes"

consideration noun

/kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/

The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

"After much consideration, I have decided to stay."

creation noun

/kɹiːˈeɪʃən/ [kɹiːˈʲeɪʃɘn]

Something created such as an invention or artwork.

"My daughter's clay creation won first prize at the school art show. "

contract noun

/ˈkɒntɹækt/ /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /kənˈtɹækt/

An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

"Marriage is a contract."