income-based
|in/come-based|
B2
/ˈɪn.kʌm beɪst/
based on income
Etymology
Etymology Information
'income-based' originates from the combination of 'income' and 'based', where 'income' refers to money received, and 'based' indicates the foundation or basis of something.
Historical Evolution
'Income' comes from the Middle English word 'incom', and 'based' is derived from the Old French word 'basse'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'income' referred to any incoming money, and 'based' meant founded on. Together, they evolved to mean something determined by income.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
determined or calculated based on the amount of income.
The scholarship is income-based, so only students from low-income families are eligible.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 12:02