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contracta written or spoken agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a written or spoken agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːntrækt/

Korean meaning: 계약서, 계약

Korean pronunciation: **컨**트랙트

Example Sentences

  • The comedian's contract stated he couldn't tell bad jokes, but that was impossible to enforce.
  • My wallet contracts significantly every time I go shopping.
  • The pharmaceutical company contracted with several hospitals for clinical trials.

contract

NOUN

//ˈkɑːntrækt//

a written or spoken agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law

contract concept
💡 Concept

They sign the document and agree to the contract.

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contract rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In the cold wind’s impact, his body begins to contract.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːntrækt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒntrækt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Roottract

Origin

From Latin 'contractus', the past participle of 'contrahere', meaning 'to draw together' or 'to bring together'. The word combines 'con-' (together) and 'trahere' (to draw or pull).

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🎵Rhyme

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abstract
attract
extract
subtract

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The comedian's contract stated he couldn't tell bad jokes, but that was impossible to enforce.

😄 Fun example

My wallet contracts significantly every time I go shopping.

The pharmaceutical company contracted with several hospitals for clinical trials.

She contracted the flu just before her wedding day.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

agreementdealpactaccordcompact

Antonyms

expandextendbroaden

Related

contractorcontractioncontractualsubcontract