rebatable

re·bate

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noun ree-beyt; verb ree-beyt, ri-beyt]
- /noun ˈri beɪt; verb ˈri beɪt, rɪˈbeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noun ree-beyt; verb ree-beyt, ri-beyt]
- /noun ˈri beɪt; verb ˈri beɪt, rɪˈbeɪt/

Definitions of rebatable word

noun rebatable a return of part of the original payment for some service or merchandise; partial refund. 1
verb with object rebatable to allow as a discount. 1
verb with object rebatable to deduct (a certain amount), as from a total. 1
verb with object rebatable to return (part of an original payment): He rebated five dollars to me. 1
verb with object rebatable to provide a rebate for (merchandise) after purchase: The manufacturer is rebating this air conditioner. 1
verb with object rebatable to blunt (an edged or pointed weapon). 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English rebaten (v.) < Old French rabatre to beat, put down, equivalent to re- re- + (a)batre; see abate

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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