adj
promissory
PRAH-mih-saw-ree
Promissory (adj) means containing or amounting to a formal promise, especially to pay money. Example: “He signed a promissory note agreeing to repay the loan within a year.”
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Containing or amounting to a formal promise, especially to pay money.
"He signed a promissory note agreeing to repay the loan within a year."
How to use promissory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a written promise, usually about paying a debt.
Common pairings
promissory note
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin prōmissōrius, built on the same root as promise.
Rhymes for promissory
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What does “promissory” mean?
The word “promissory” means containing or amounting to a formal promise, especially to pay money. In plain terms, describes a written promise, usually about paying a debt.
How do you pronounce “promissory”?
“Promissory” is pronounced PRAH-mih-saw-ree (/ˈpɹɑmɪsɔɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “promissory” in a sentence?
Here is “promissory” used in a sentence: “He signed a promissory note agreeing to repay the loan within a year.”
What part of speech is “promissory”?
“Promissory” is an adjective.
Where does the word “promissory” come from?
The word “promissory” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin prōmissōrius, built on the same root as promise.
