Annuity: meaning, definitions and examples
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annuity
[ ษหnjuหษชti ]
finance investment
An annuity is a financial product that provides a series of payments made at equal intervals. It is commonly used for retirement planning, where individuals can convert a lump sum of money into a stream of income over a specified period, often for the rest of their lives. Annuities can be structured in various ways, including fixed, variable, or indexed. They may also include provisions for beneficiaries. The primary purpose of an annuity is to mitigate the risk of outliving one's savings.
Synonyms
insurance product, investment, pension.
Examples of usage
- She invested in an annuity for her retirement.
- The annuity payments will start next year.
- He chose a fixed annuity for stability.
- An annuity can help manage retirement income.
Translations
Translations of the word "annuity" in other languages:
๐ต๐น anuidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคพเคฐเฅเคทเคฟเค เคญเฅเคเคคเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Rente
๐ฎ๐ฉ anuitas
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฝะฝัััะตั
๐ต๐ฑ renta
๐ฏ๐ต ๅนด้
๐ซ๐ท rente
๐ช๐ธ anualidad
๐น๐ท hayat sigortasฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ๊ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนุงุด ุณููู
๐จ๐ฟ anuita
๐ธ๐ฐ anuita
๐จ๐ณ ๅนด้
๐ธ๐ฎ anuiteta
๐ฎ๐ธ รกrlegur greiรฐslur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฝะฝัะธัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแขแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ illik
๐ฒ๐ฝ anualidad
Etymology
The term 'annuity' comes from the Latin word 'annuitas', which means 'annual' or 'yearly'. The root 'annus' translates to 'year', pointing to the fact that annuities typically involve yearly payments. The concept of annuities dates back to ancient Rome, where they were used in the form of 'contracts of exchange'. Throughout the centuries, various forms of annuities have evolved, with significant development during the Middle Ages in Europe when they were often used for funding churches and other institutions. By the 19th century, modern annuity contracts began to take shape in England, and they gained popularity as a means of providing a reliable income for the elderly. In contemporary finance, annuities are structured by insurance companies and are commonly utilized for retirement planning and wealth distribution.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,186 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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