repayment — The action of paying back a loan or debt; something that is given in return for what has been received.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The action of paying back a loan or debt; something that is given in return for what has been received.
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpeɪmənt/
Example Sentences
- My student loan repayment is eating up half of my salary - I guess ramen noodles are my new best friend!
- The bank offered flexible repayment options for small business owners.
- She calculated that the car loan repayment would cost more than taking taxis for the next five years!
repayment
NOUN[/rɪˈpeɪmənt/]
The action of paying back a loan or debt; something that is given in return for what has been received.
The action of paying back a loan or debt; something that is given in return for what has been received.
Her first repayment brings pure amazement!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'repaiement,' combining Latin 're-' (back/again) with 'pacare' (to pacify, settle). The concept evolved from settling a debt or obligation back to its original state.
Breakdown
re- (back/again) + pay (from Latin pacare, to settle) + -ment (noun suffix indicating action or result)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My student loan repayment is eating up half of my salary - I guess ramen noodles are my new best friend!”
“The bank offered flexible repayment options for small business owners.”
“She calculated that the car loan repayment would cost more than taking taxis for the next five years!”
“Early repayment of the mortgage can save thousands in interest.”
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