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indebtedness

[ in-det-id-nis ]
/ ɪnˈdɛt ɪd nɪs /
SEE SYNONYMS FOR indebtedness

noun

the state of being indebted.
an amount owed.
debts collectively.

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Origin of indebtedness

First recorded in 1640–50; indebted + -ness

OTHER WORDS FROM indebtedness

o·ver·in·debt·ed·ness, noun

Words nearby indebtedness

indanedione, Indanthrene, indapamide, Ind.E., indebted, indebtedness, indecency, indecent, indecent assault, indecent exposure, indeciduate
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Words related to indebtedness

liability, debt, obligation, responsibility, debit

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British Dictionary definitions for indebtedness

indebtedness
/ (ɪnˈdɛtɪdnɪs) /

noun

the state of being indebted
the total of a person's debts
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