ratal

[ reyt-l ]

noun

, British.

1. the amount on which rates rate or taxes are assessed.

ratal

/ ˈreɪtəl /

noun

1. the amount on which rates are assessed; ratable value

adjective

1. of or relating to rates (local taxation)

Word History and Origins

Origin of ratal¹

First recorded in 1855–60; rate ¹ + -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of ratal¹

C19: see rate ¹