instalment

/ɪnˈstɒlmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A part of a whole that is to be paid or given at a particular time.

“The company will pay the instalment of $1,000 every month for the next 6 months.”

2. noun

A part of a series of payments or deliveries that are to be made at regular intervals.

“The instalment of the new software will be released every quarter.”

3. noun

A part of a whole that is to be presented or performed at a particular time.

“The play is being performed in instalments, with the final instalment next week.”

Synonyms

  • installment
  • payment
  • portion

Antonyms

  • entirety
  • whole