Repayable: meaning, definitions and examples

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repayable

 

[ rɪˈpeɪəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

financial

Capable of being paid back, as a loan or debt.

Synonyms

redeemable, refundable, returnable

Examples of usage

  • The loan is repayable over a period of five years.
  • These funds are repayable at a fixed rate of interest.
  • The amount is repayable in monthly installments.
  • The principal is repayable upon maturity of the loan.
  • Interest is repayable at the end of the term.

Translations

Translations of the word "repayable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reembolsável

🇮🇳 वापसी योग्य

🇩🇪 rückzahlbar

🇮🇩 dapat dikembalikan

🇺🇦 підлягає поверненню

🇵🇱 spłacalny

🇯🇵 返済可能な

🇫🇷 remboursable

🇪🇸 reembolsable

🇹🇷 geri ödenebilir

🇰🇷 상환 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للسداد

🇨🇿 splátkový

🇸🇰 splatený

🇨🇳 可偿还的

🇸🇮 vračljiv

🇮🇸 endurgreiðanlegur

🇰🇿 қайтарылатын

🇬🇪 დაბრუნებადი

🇦🇿 geri qaytarıla bilən

🇲🇽 reembolsable

Etymology

The word 'repayable' originates from the verb 'repay', which dates back to the late 15th century. The suffix '-able' is commonly used to form adjectives indicating capability or capacity. In the context of finance, 'repayable' emerged as a term to describe the ability of a loan or debt to be paid back. The concept of repayability is fundamental in financial transactions, ensuring the return of borrowed funds within agreed terms.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,913, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.