COLLATERAL
(adj., noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Collateral.
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Collateral - as an adjective
Descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
Example: "Cousins are collateral relatives"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indirect11Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
lineal6Collateral - as a noun
A security pledged for the repayment of a loan
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
security interestHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Collateral - as an adjective satellite
Serving to support or corroborate
Example: "Collateral evidence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confirmative22confirmatory22confirming18corroborative20corroboratory20substantiating17substantiative19validating15validatory17verificatory23verifying19Additional but secondary; auxiliary;
Situated or running side by side
Example: "Collateral ridges of mountains"
Occurring with or following as a consequence
Example: "An excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accompanying24attendant10concomitant17consequent21ensuantincidental13resultant9sequent16Example Sentences
"He used his house as collateral to secure a loan from the bank."
"The company accepted the car as collateral for the debt."
"The borrower failed to repay the loan, so the bank seized the collateral."
"The jewelry was left as collateral until the debt was settled."
"The bank required a valuable asset as collateral for the business loan."
Word Game Points
Is COLLATERAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, collateral is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COLLATERAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is COLLATERAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, collateral is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOLLATERAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is COLLATERAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, collateral is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOLLATERAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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