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Definition of repayment

repayment

/ɹiːˈpeɪmənt/
re · pay · ment
Plural:repayments
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Adjective:repayable
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• noun

1

The act of paying back money previously borrowed from a lender, or an amount of money paid to settle a debt.

Example

"The bank agreed to extend the loan repayment period by another five years."

2

Something given or done in return for a favor, service, or injury; recompense or reciprocation.

Example

"She offered to help him move into his new apartment in repayment for his earlier kindness."

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• Rhymes for repayment

• Nearby Words

repave
repay
repayable
repayment
repeal
repeat
repeatable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the verb 'repay' and the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. 'Repay' comes from Old French 'repaier', ultimately derived from Latin 'pacare' (to pacify or appease a creditor).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Repayment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/repayment
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