zero-interest
|ze-ro-in-ter-est|
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/ˈzɪəroʊ ˈɪntrəst/
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/ˈzɪərəʊ ˈɪntrəst/
no interest charged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'zero-interest' originates from the combination of 'zero,' meaning 'none,' and 'interest,' referring to the cost of borrowing money.
Historical Evolution
The term 'zero-interest' evolved from the financial sector's need to describe loans or products that do not accrue interest.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'no interest charged,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a financial product or loan that does not accrue interest over a specified period.
The company offers zero-interest loans for the first 12 months.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45