Installment ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Installment ( noun )

1. A sum of money payable as part of a larger debt at regular intervals.
2. A thing constituting one of a larger series that is added or introduced gradually.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from latin installare "place in a seated position", from in- "into" + stallare "place in a stable".

Examples:

1. I have to pay the mortgage in monthly installments.
2. He bought the car in five easy installments.
3. They are releasing the game in episodes as an installment plan.
4. She was paying for her college education in small installments.
5. The company is planning to release new software updates in installments.

(As a verb)

Installment ( verb )

1. A sum of money payable as part of a larger debt at regular intervals.
2. A thing constituting one of a larger series that is added or introduced gradually.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from latin installare "place in a seated position", from in- "into" + stallare "place in a stable".

Examples:

1. I have to pay the mortgage in monthly installments.
2. He bought the car in five easy installments.
3. They are releasing the game in episodes as an installment plan.
4. She was paying for her college education in small installments.
5. The company is planning to release new software updates in installments.