endowment — a large amount of money that is given to a school, hospital, or other institution to provide it with an income
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large amount of money that is given to a school, hospital, or other institution to provide it with an income
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdaʊmənt/
Example Sentences
- The eccentric billionaire left his entire endowment to a school for training professional pizza tasters.
- Harvard's endowment is so large it could probably buy a small country.
- His artistic endowment became apparent when he was only five years old.
endowment
NOUN[/ɪnˈdaʊmənt/]
a large amount of money that is given to a school, hospital, or other institution to provide it with an income
The university received a massive endowment from the grateful alumna.
The endowment builds a lasting establishment!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'endowen' in the 14th century, which combined the prefix 'en-' with 'dow,' related to Old French 'douer' (to give a dowry). The term evolved to mean the action of providing someone with property, income, or abilities, conceptually linked to the practice of bestowing a dowry or marriage gift.
Breakdown
en- (into, cause to be) + dow (give, from Old French douer) + -ment (action or result of). The root 'dow' relates to the concept of bestowing property or gifts, particularly in the context of dowries or endowed provisions.
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📝Examples
“The eccentric billionaire left his entire endowment to a school for training professional pizza tasters.”
“Harvard's endowment is so large it could probably buy a small country.”
“His artistic endowment became apparent when he was only five years old.”
“The hospital's new wing was built thanks to a generous endowment from local businesses.”
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