loan-dependent
|loan-de-pend-ent|
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/loʊn-dɪˈpɛndənt/
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/ləʊn-dɪˈpɛndənt/
relying on loans
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loan-dependent' originates from the combination of 'loan' and 'dependent', where 'loan' refers to borrowed money and 'dependent' means relying on something.
Historical Evolution
'Loan' comes from the Old Norse word 'lán', and 'dependent' comes from the Latin word 'dependere', meaning 'to hang down'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dependent' meant 'hanging down', but over time it evolved to mean 'relying on something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relying on loans for financial support or stability.
The company is loan-dependent to maintain its operations.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 14:36