zero-coupon

[ zeer-oh-koo-pon, -kyoo- ]

/ ˈzɪər oʊˈku pɒn, -ˈkyu- /

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adjective

of or relating to a debt obligation that bears no interest but that is sold substantially below its face value.

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Origin of zero-coupon

First recorded in 1975–80

Words nearby zero-coupon

Zernike, zero, zero balancing, zero-base, zero-base budgeting, zero-coupon, zero defects, zero-divisor, zero-emission, zero-emission vehicle, zero gravity