credit-weakening
|cred-it-weak-en-ing|
/ˈkrɛdɪt ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
decline in creditworthiness
Etymology
'credit-weakening' originates from the combination of 'credit,' derived from Latin 'creditum,' meaning 'a loan or trust,' and 'weakening,' from Old English 'wēacian,' meaning 'to become weak.'
'Credit' evolved from the Latin 'creditum' through Old French 'crédit,' while 'weakening' developed from Old English 'wēacian.'
Initially, 'credit' referred to trust in financial transactions, while 'weakening' meant becoming less strong. Together, they now refer to a decline in financial trustworthiness.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a reduction in the perceived creditworthiness or financial strength of an entity, often leading to higher borrowing costs or reduced access to credit.
The company's credit-weakening led to a downgrade in its bond rating.
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Last updated: 2025/03/18 09:57