What is another word for exacta?

Pronunciation: [ɛɡzˈaktə] (IPA)

The word "exacta" is most commonly used in horse racing to refer to a bet on which two horses will finish first and second in their specific order. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this type of bet, such as "perfecta," "quinella," and "forecast." "Perfecta" is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, while "quinella" refers to a bet on which two horses will finish first and second, regardless of their order. "Forecast" is mostly used in Britain and refers to the same type of bet as "exacta." These synonyms are useful for horse racing enthusiasts who are seeking to expand their vocabulary and improve their knowledge of the sport.

Synonyms for Exacta:

What are the hypernyms for Exacta?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    betting, Wagering, Horse racing bet, Horse racing gambling, Horse racing wager, Parimutuel bet, Quinella bet, Two-horse bet.

What are the hyponyms for Exacta?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for exacta (as nouns)

Usage examples for Exacta

1, 2, 'Romanis utique non prius audita, quamvis Laevius lyrica ante Horatium scripserit; sed videntur illa non Graecorum lege ad lyricum characterem exacta.
"The Student's Companion to Latin Authors"
George Middleton Thomas R. Mills
Horum adulescentia bonis artibus et magna omnium spe exacta est: ad egregiam enim indolem optima accedebat educatio.
"Selections from Viri Romae"
Charles François L'Homond
Such another Bragadoccio Cook Horace describes Nec sibi Coenarum quivis temere arroget artem Non prius exacta tenui ratione saporem.
"Acetaria: A Discourse of Sallets"
John Evelyn

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