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forced-repaid

|forced-re-paid|

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/fɔrst-rɪˈpeɪd/

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/fɔːst-rɪˈpeɪd/

compelled repayment

Etymology
Etymology Information

'forced-repaid' is a compound word combining 'forced' and 'repaid'. 'Forced' originates from Old French 'forcer', meaning 'to compel', and 'repaid' is the past participle of 'repay', from Old French 'repayer', meaning 'to pay back'.

Historical Evolution

'Forced' evolved from Old French 'forcer' to Middle English 'forcen', while 'repaid' evolved from Old French 'repayer' to Middle English 'repayen'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'forced' meant 'compelled by physical means', and 'repaid' meant 'paid back'. Together, they describe a repayment made under compulsion.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes a situation where repayment is compelled or enforced, often under duress or obligation.

The loan was forced-repaid after the borrower defaulted.

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Last updated: 2025/04/02 21:45