credit-reliant
|cred-it-re-li-ant|
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/ˈkrɛdɪt rɪˈlaɪənt/
dependent on credit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'credit-reliant' originates from the combination of 'credit' and 'reliant', where 'credit' refers to the ability to obtain goods or services before payment, and 'reliant' means dependent on something.
Historical Evolution
'credit' from Latin 'creditum' meaning 'a loan' and 'reliant' from Old French 'relier' meaning 'to bind'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'credit' meant 'a loan', and 'reliant' meant 'dependent'. Together, they evolved to describe dependence on credit.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
dependent on credit for financial transactions or operations.
The company is credit-reliant, often borrowing to fund its projects.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 13:28