callable
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C1
/ˈkɔːləbl/
capable of being called
Etymology
Etymology Information
'callable' originates from the English word 'call,' which comes from the Old Norse word 'kalla,' meaning 'to cry loudly or summon.'
Historical Evolution
'kalla' transformed into the Middle English word 'callen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'call.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cry out or summon,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being called or redeemed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being called, especially in the context of financial instruments that can be redeemed by the issuer before maturity.
The bond is callable after 5 years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 19:03