interest-bearing
|in-ter-est-bear-ing|
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/ˈɪntrəst ˈbɛrɪŋ/
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/ˈɪntrəst ˈbɛərɪŋ/
earning interest
Etymology
Etymology Information
'interest-bearing' originates from the combination of 'interest' and 'bearing,' where 'interest' refers to the charge for borrowing money and 'bearing' means to carry or support.
Historical Evolution
'Interest' comes from the Latin word 'interesse,' meaning 'to be between,' and 'bearing' comes from the Old English 'beran,' meaning 'to carry.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'interest' referred to a legal claim or right, but over time it evolved to mean the charge for borrowing money.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a financial instrument or account that earns interest over time.
The bank offers interest-bearing savings accounts.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41