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pensionable

 

[ ˈpɛnʃənəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

financial benefits

Pensionable refers to a person's eligibility for a pension or retirement benefits. It typically denotes employment positions that qualify for retirement plans supported by contributions from both the employee and employer. In many countries, pensions are essential financial supports that provide income after retirement. The term may also be applied to conditions determining how long one must work before qualifying for pension benefits.

Synonyms

qualifying for pension, retirement-eligible

Examples of usage

  • She has a pensionable job with great benefits.
  • Many employees are unsure if their positions are pensionable.
  • He worked fifteen years at a pensionable rate.
  • The company offers a pensionable scheme for its employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "pensionable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pensionável

🇮🇳 पेंशन योग्य

🇩🇪 pensionsfähig

🇮🇩 dapat dipensiunkan

🇺🇦 пенсійний

🇵🇱 emerytalny

🇯🇵 年金の対象となる

🇫🇷 pensionnable

🇪🇸 pensionable

🇹🇷 emeklilik hakkı olan

🇰🇷 연금에 해당하는

🇸🇦 قابل للتقاعد

🇨🇿 nárok na důchod

🇸🇰 poberateľný

🇨🇳 可领取养老金的

🇸🇮 pensionabilen

🇮🇸 pensionable

🇰🇿 зейнетақы алуға болатын

🇬🇪 პენსიონერი

🇦🇿 pensiya ala bilən

🇲🇽 pensionable

Etymology

The word 'pensionable' originates from the root term 'pension', which comes from the Latin word 'pensio', meaning 'payment'. This evolved through Old French 'pension', which referred to a regular payment made to someone in return for services or to support them in retirement. It took its current form in English during the late 19th century as various pension schemes became more prevalent, particularly with the growth of industrial employment. As workers secured jobs with long-term benefits, the concept of pensionable employment became a significant topic in labor discussions, often focusing on the rights and conditions of workers in relation to retirement. Considering its increasing importance, legal frameworks were established to define 'pensionable' positions and the entitlements associated with them.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,149, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.