instalment
Meanings
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noun
A regularly paid amount, especially in installments, as of rent or a mortgage.
- "He pays his rent in monthly installments."
- "The family's budget included a large installment payment for their new car."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms
episode , part , installation , investiture , investment
Rhymes
Words rhyming with instalmentaliment , element , elemental , ment , payment
Variants
List of all variants of instalment that leads to same resultinstallment , installments , instalment , instalments
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Instalment comes from the Old French word 'instaler,' which means 'to install' or 'to establish.' It is related to the Latin word 'instaurare,' meaning 'to restore.'
Trivia
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The first recorded use of the word 'instalment' in English was in the 15th century.
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In some countries, installment payments are also referred to as 'mortgage payments' or 'rent payments'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Mortgage payment: An installment payment made towards the repayment of a mortgage.
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Rent payment: An installment payment made towards the rental of a property.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Instalment is a common term used in finance and real estate. It refers to a regular payment made towards the repayment of a debt or the ownership of an asset.
How to Memorize "instalment"
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visualize
- Visualize a person making a payment towards a debt or a mortgage on a regular basis.
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associate
- Associate the word 'installment' with the idea of a regular payment towards a debt or an asset.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Instalment is Income Set Aside for Mortgage and Other Loans' to remember the meaning of the word.
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