subprime

sub·prime

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suhb-prahym]
- /sʌbˈpraɪm/
- /sˈʌbpraɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-prahym]
- /sʌbˈpraɪm/

Definitions of subprime word

adjective subprime being of less than top quality: a subprime grade of steel. 1
adjective subprime being below a prime rate: banks engaging in subprime lending. 1
adjective subprime loan: below prime rate 1
adjective subprime Asubprime loan is a loan that is made to a borrower who has been unable to pay back loans in the past, usually with a high interest rate. 0
adjective subprime (of a loan) made to a borrower with a poor credit rating, usually at a high rate of interest 0
noun subprime a loan made to a borrower with a poor credit rating 0

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subprime popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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