part-payment
|part/pay/ment|
B2
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/pɑrt ˈpeɪmənt/
🇬🇧
/pɑːt ˈpeɪmənt/
partial payment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'part-payment' originates from the combination of 'part' and 'payment', where 'part' meant 'a portion' and 'payment' meant 'the act of paying'.
Historical Evolution
'part-payment' evolved from the Old English word 'part' and the Middle English word 'payment', eventually becoming the modern English term 'part-payment'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a portion of a payment', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a payment that is only a portion of the total amount due.
He made a part-payment on his loan.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 02:36