discount — a deduction from the usual cost of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a deduction from the usual cost of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪskaʊnt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother thinks senior citizen discounts are her constitutional right.
- The company offers a 15% discount for early payment.
- We shouldn't discount the possibility of rain during the picnic.
discount
NOUN[/ˈdɪskaʊnt/]
a deduction from the usual cost of something
The store offers a 50% discount on winter coats during the spring sale.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'escompte' (a deduction or allowance), which derives from Italian 'sconto', ultimately from Latin 'discomputare' meaning 'to deduct from an account' (dis- meaning 'away' + computare meaning 'to count').
Breakdown
dis- (away, down) + count (from Latin computare, to reckon) = discount (a deduction from the reckoned price)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother thinks senior citizen discounts are her constitutional right.”
“The company offers a 15% discount for early payment.”
“We shouldn't discount the possibility of rain during the picnic.”
“He bought so many discounted items that his savings account went into debt.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.