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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBasic interest
/ˈbeɪ.sɪk ˈɪn.trəst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The fundamental or standard rate of return on capital or loans before any adjustments or bonuses are applied.
"The central bank decided to lower the basic interest rate to stimulate economic growth." - 2
A foundational curiosity or stake in a fundamental matter.
"Every citizen has a basic interest in maintaining public safety and order."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of 'basic', originating from the Greek 'basis' meaning pedestal or foundation via Latin, and 'interest', derived from the Latin 'inter-esse' meaning to be between or concern. In modern financial and economic contexts, it denotes the fundamental return or rate established as a baseline.
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intérêt de base
Transliteration: ɛ̃.te.ʁɛ də baz
"La banque centrale a ajusté l'intérêt de base ce matin."
Basiszinssatz
Transliteration: ˈbaːzɪsˌtsɪnsat͡s
"Der Basiszinssatz bleibt diesen Monat stabil."
interesse di base
Transliteration: in.teˈres.se di ˈba.ze
"L'interesse di base influenza tutti i prestiti bancari."
interés básico
Transliteration: in.teˈɾes ˈβa.si.ko
"El interés básico determina el costo del crédito."
juro básico
Transliteration: ˈʒu.ɾu ˈba.zi.ku
"O juro básico foi alterado pelo banco central."
बुनियादी ब्याज
Transliteration: buniyadi byaj
"आरक्षित बैंक ने बुनियादी ब्याज दर में बदलाव किया है।"
基本利息
Transliteration: jī běn lì xī
"这家银行提供非常优惠的基本利息。"
기본이자
Transliteration: gibon-이자
"모든 대출 상품은 기본이자를 적용받습니다."
基本利息
Transliteration: kihon risoku
"基本利息の引き上げが発表されました。"
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