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collaterally

 

[ kəˈlætərəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

related context

Collaterally refers to something that occurs in a secondary or indirect manner. It is often used in legal or financial contexts, indicating a relationship that is not direct but still relevant.

Synonyms

indirectly, peripherally, secondarily

Examples of usage

  • The collateral damage from the operation affected nearby residents.
  • She secured the loan collaterally through her property.
  • The investments were made collaterally to balance the risk.
  • They received support collaterally from other organizations.

Translations

Translations of the word "collaterally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 collateralmente

🇮🇳 सहायता से

🇩🇪 nebenbei

🇮🇩 secara tidak langsung

🇺🇦 додатково

🇵🇱 pośrednio

🇯🇵 副次的に

🇫🇷 collatéralement

🇪🇸 colateralmente

🇹🇷 dolaylı olarak

🇰🇷 부수적으로

🇸🇦 بصورة غير مباشرة

🇨🇿 kolaterálně

🇸🇰 kolaterálne

🇨🇳 作为担保

🇸🇮 kolateralno

🇮🇸 með aukalega

🇰🇿 қосымша

🇬🇪 პროცენტის სახით

🇦🇿 kənar

🇲🇽 colateralmente

Etymology

The word 'collaterally' is derived from the term 'collateral,' which comes from the Latin word 'collateralis,' meaning 'lying at the side of' or 'associated.' The prefix 'co-' refers to 'together' or 'with,' and 'lateralis' refers to 'side,' indicating a concept that is side by side, accompanying, or supplementary to something primary. In its evolution, 'collateral' began to be used in various contexts, including finance, where it denotes an asset pledged against a loan, and in law, referring to secondary claims or responsibilities that accompany a primary obligation. The adverbial form 'collaterally' captures this notion of secondary or accompanying action, which emerged in the English language by the 19th century and has since found relevance in contemporary discussions around finance, law, and risk management.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,795, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.