amortisable
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/əˈmɔːr.tɪˌzaɪ.zə.bəl/
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/əˈmɔː.tɪˌzaɪ.zə.bəl/
(amortise)
capable of being amortised
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amortisable' originates from the French word 'amortissable', which is derived from 'amortir', meaning 'to extinguish' or 'to deaden'.
Historical Evolution
'amortir' transformed into the English word 'amortise', and eventually became the adjective 'amortisable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to extinguish a debt', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being amortised'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being amortised, typically referring to an asset or debt that can be gradually written off over a period of time.
The company has several amortisable assets on its balance sheet.
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Last updated: 2025/07/20 00:36