Repayable: meaning, definitions and examples
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repayable
[ rɪˈpeɪəbl ]
financial
Capable of being paid back, as a loan or debt.
Synonyms
redeemable, refundable, returnable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| repayable |
Primarily used in financial contexts to indicate money that needs to be paid back over time.
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| refundable |
Used to describe something that can be returned in exchange for a refund, typically money.
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| redeemable |
Often used for vouchers, coupons, or points that can be exchanged for goods, services, or cash.
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| returnable |
Used for items that can be sent back or returned, usually within a certain period, but might not always come with a refund.
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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.