income
|in/come|
B1
/ˈɪn.kʌm/
money received
Etymology
Etymology Information
'income' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'incomen,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'comen' meant 'to come.'
Historical Evolution
'incomen' transformed into the modern English word 'income' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of coming in,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'money received.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.
Her income has increased significantly over the past year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40