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compulsorily-repaid

|com-pul-so-ri-ly-re-paid|

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/kəmˈpʌlsərɪli rɪˈpeɪd/

forced repayment

Etymology
Etymology Information

'compulsorily-repaid' originates from the Latin word 'compellere,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'pellere' meant 'to drive.'

Historical Evolution

'compellere' transformed into the Old French word 'compeller,' and eventually became the modern English word 'compel' through Middle English. 'Repaid' comes from the Latin 'repayere,' meaning 'to pay back.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'compel' meant 'to drive together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to force or oblige.' 'Repaid' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to pay back.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

required to be paid back by force or obligation.

The loan was compulsorily-repaid due to the contract terms.

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Last updated: 2025/04/02 21:56