credit-capping
|cred-it-cap-ping|
B2
/ˈkrɛdɪt ˌkæpɪŋ/
(credit-cap)
limit on borrowing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'credit-capping' originates from the combination of 'credit' and 'cap,' where 'credit' refers to the ability to borrow money and 'cap' means to limit or restrict.
Historical Evolution
'credit' and 'cap' were combined in modern English to form the term 'credit-capping.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'credit' and 'cap' had separate meanings, but together they evolved to describe a financial restriction.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/03/16 16:09