credit-allowing
|cred-it-al-low-ing|
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/ˈkrɛdɪt əˌlaʊɪŋ/
permitting credit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'credit-allowing' originates from the combination of 'credit' and 'allowing', where 'credit' meant 'trust or belief' and 'allowing' meant 'permitting or granting'.
Historical Evolution
'credit' changed from the Latin word 'creditum' and 'allowing' from the Old French word 'alouer', eventually forming the modern English term 'credit-allowing'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'credit' meant 'trust or belief', and 'allowing' meant 'permitting or granting'. Together, they evolved to mean 'permitting credit'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the act of permitting or granting credit.
The bank has a credit-allowing policy for new customers.
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Last updated: 2025/03/14 09:53