Installment: meaning, definitions and examples

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installment

[ ɪnˈstɔːlmənt ]

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finance

A sum of money due as one of several equal payments for something, spread over an agreed period of time.

Synonyms

due, instalment, payment

Examples of usage

The car can be purchased for a low monthly installment.
She paid off the loan in twelve installments.

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literature

A single broadcast or episode of a serial program.

Synonyms

episode, part, segment

Examples of usage

The new installment of the TV series will air next week.
I can't wait for the next installment of the book series.

Translations

Translations of the word "installment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prestação

🇮🇳 किस्त

🇩🇪 Rate

🇮🇩 angsuran

🇺🇦 внесок

🇵🇱 rata

🇯🇵 分割払い

🇫🇷 versement

🇪🇸 cuota

🇹🇷 taksit

🇰🇷 할부

🇸🇦 قسط

🇨🇿 splátka

🇸🇰 splátka

🇨🇳 分期付款

🇸🇮 obrok

🇮🇸 afborgun

🇰🇿 бөлік

🇬🇪 ნაწილობრივი გადახდა

🇦🇿 taksit

🇲🇽 cuota

Word origin

The word 'installment' originated in the early 19th century from the verb 'install'. It first appeared in the context of finance, referring to a payment plan over a period of time. The usage later expanded to include episodes of serial programs, particularly in literature and entertainment.