debt-dependent
|debt-de-pend-ent|
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/dɛt-dɪˈpɛndənt/
reliance on debt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'debt-dependent' originates from the combination of 'debt' and 'dependent', where 'debt' refers to money owed and 'dependent' means relying on something.
Historical Evolution
The term 'debt-dependent' evolved from the need to describe entities that rely on borrowed funds.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relying on debt', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relying heavily on borrowed money or credit.
The company is debt-dependent, relying on loans to finance its operations.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 15:41