credit
|cred-it|
B1
/ˈkrɛdɪt/
trust or acknowledgment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'credit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'creditum,' where 'credere' meant 'to believe.'
Historical Evolution
'creditum' transformed into the Old French word 'crédit,' and eventually became the modern English word 'credit' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a loan or trust,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'financial trust' and 'acknowledgment of achievement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a system of buying goods or services by paying for them later.
She bought the furniture on credit.
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Noun 2
recognition or acknowledgment for an achievement.
He received credit for his contribution to the project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40