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Word entry · 10 letters

collateral

Best crossword clue

"pledged security"

10 letters · collected on this word page

10 lettersPronunciation /kəˈlætəɹəl/Part of speech adjective, nounSorted aacelllortStarts with CEnds with L2 cluesVery common crossword word
1C2O3L4L5A6T7E8R9A10L

Definitions

  1. occurring with or following as a consequence

Word origin

Recorded since c.1378, from Old French, from Medieval Latin collaterālis, from Latin col- (“together with”) (a form of con-) + the stem of latus (“side”). By surface analysis, col- + lateral.

Used in a sentence

  • Her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) are torn and Vonn has a lateral fracture of the tibial plateau, the upper end of the tibia or shin bone.
  • Yet the attempt may give / Collateral interest to this homely tale.
  • collateral damage

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01pledged security10 letters
02Loan security10 letters

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