noninstallment

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈɪnˌstɔːlmənt/

KK: /nɑnˈɪnˌstɔlmənt/

adjective

Definition

This term describes something that is paid for in a single payment rather than in parts over time.

Example

The purchase was made with a noninstallment payment, so the full amount was due at once.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new phone plan they offer?

Yeah, I saw it’s a noninstallment option, which is nice.

Right? I prefer paying everything upfront like that.

Same here! It feels simpler than dealing with monthly payments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lump-sum

full

single-payment

Antonyms

installment

partial

divided

Root Explanation

Noninstallment → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "installment" (from Old French *instalment*, meaning a portion of a payment). The word "noninstallment" refers to something that is not paid in portions or installments.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') paying in 'portions' ('installment') — that's why noninstallment means not in parts.

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