debt-encouraging
|debt-en-cour-ag-ing|
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/dɛt-ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒɪŋ/
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/dɛt-ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/
promoting debt
Etymology
'debt-encouraging' is a compound word formed from 'debt' and 'encouraging'. 'Debt' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'debitum', meaning 'something owed'. 'Encouraging' comes from Old French 'encoragier', meaning 'to make strong or hearten'.
The term 'debt' evolved from the Old French 'dette', which was derived from Latin 'debitum'. 'Encouraging' evolved from Old French 'encoragier', which transformed into Middle English 'encouragen'.
Initially, 'debt' meant 'something owed', and 'encouraging' meant 'to make strong'. Together, they now imply promoting the accumulation of debt.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
promoting or leading to the accumulation of debt.
The new policy is considered debt-encouraging as it allows for easy access to loans.
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Last updated: 2025/03/14 09:09