creditworthiness
|cred/it/worth/i/ness|
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/ˈkrɛdɪtwɜːrðinəs/
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/ˈkrɛdɪtwɜːðɪnəs/
(creditworthy)
financial trustworthiness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'creditworthiness' originates from the English word 'creditworthy', where 'credit' meant 'trustworthiness in financial matters' and 'worthy' meant 'deserving'.
Historical Evolution
'creditworthy' changed from the Old English word 'crēdit' and eventually became the modern English word 'creditworthy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'deserving of credit', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'ability to repay borrowed money'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being creditworthy; the ability to repay borrowed money.
The bank assessed the company's creditworthiness before approving the loan.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45