stipend
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Noun — A regular, fixed payment for services — often given to clergy, students, interns, or public officials instead of a full wage.
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How to use stipend
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Etymology
From Latin stipendium, "military pay" or "tax," built from stips ("small contribution") and pendere ("to pay").
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What does “stipend” mean?
The word “stipend” means a regular, fixed payment for services — often given to clergy, students, interns, or public officials instead of a full wage. In plain terms, a regular set payment, usually smaller than a normal salary, often for trainees, students, or clergy.
How do you pronounce “stipend”?
“Stipend” is pronounced STEYE-pehnd (/ˈstaɪˌpɛnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “stipend” in a sentence?
Here is “stipend” used in a sentence: “The visiting fellow received a modest monthly stipend to cover living costs.”
What part of speech is “stipend”?
Depending on how it is used, “stipend” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “stipend” come from?
The word “stipend” comes from Latin. From Latin stipendium, "military pay" or "tax," built from stips ("small contribution") and pendere ("to pay").
How many meanings does “stipend” have?
“Stipend” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a regular, fixed payment for services — often given to clergy, students, interns, or public officials instead of a full wage.