Installment

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/

Definitions of installment

noun a sum of money due as one of several equal payments for something, spread over an agreed period of time

Example Sentences

A1 I paid for my new TV in monthly installments.

A2 She couldn't afford to pay for the car all at once, so she opted for installment payments.

B1 The bank offers a convenient installment plan for customers purchasing expensive items.

B2 The installment of the new software on all company computers was completed successfully.

C1 The installment of the new security system required extensive training for all employees.

C2 The artist released her latest album in multiple installments to build anticipation among her fans.

Examples of installment in a Sentence

formal The customer can choose to pay for the product in monthly installments.

informal You can pay for the new computer in monthly chunks.

slang I'm breaking up the payment into monthly bits for the TV.

figurative Each installment of the novel leaves readers eagerly awaiting the next.

Grammatical Forms of installment

• past tense: installed
• plural: installments
• comparative: more installment
• superlative: most installment
• present tense: install
• future tense: will install
• perfect tense: have installed
• continuous tense: is installing
• singular: installment
• positive degree: installment
• infinitive: to install
• gerund: installing
• participle: installing

Origin and Evolution of installment

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'installment' originated from the Latin word 'installare' which means 'to place in a position'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of installing or placing something in a position, the word 'installment' evolved to also refer to a portion of something, such as a payment, that is made at specific intervals until the full amount is paid off.