instalment

¹

/ ɪnˈstɔːlmənt /

noun

1. another word for installation

instalment

²

/ ɪnˈstɔːlmənt /

noun

1. one of the portions, usually equal, into which a debt is divided for payment at specified intervals over a fixed period
2. a portion of something that is issued, broadcast, or published in parts, such as a serial in a magazine

Word History and Origins

Origin of instalment¹

C18: from obsolete estallment, probably from Old French estaler to fix, hence to agree rate of payment, from estal something fixed, place, from Old High German stal stall ¹

Example Sentences

The third instalment in the Paddington live action adventure franchise sees the marmalade sandwich munching bear return to Peru to visit his aunt Lucy.

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Microsoft, which now owns publisher Activision-Blizzard, recently said the latest instalment in the huge shooter franchise set new records for day-one players and its Game Pass subscription.

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In January, he had to chase Archie for a second instalment for the hotel ad, having received “the mother of all tax bills”.

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Marler was criticised by various political and cultural figures in New Zealand, adding to the attention around a tour that will include the latest instalment of the All Blacks' recent and occasionally heated rivalry with Ireland.

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Gamers were given hands-on time with new releases including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 - the latest instalment in the hugely popular first-person shooter series.

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