CEFR B2

principal sum

noun phrase

Meaning

The original amount of money borrowed or invested, on which interest is calculated.

Examples

The loan agreement clearly states the principal sum and the annual interest rate.
After 20 years, the investor had earned significant returns on the principal sum.

Synonyms: capital, base amount, original debt

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principal sum (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈprɪnsəpəl sʌm

Definition

The original amount of money borrowed or invested, on which interest is calculated.

Examples

The loan agreement clearly states the principal sum and the annual interest rate.
After 20 years, the investor had earned significant returns on the principal sum.
She decided to pay off the principal sum of her mortgage early to save on interest.

How to Use principal sum

principal sum (collocation): The initial amount of money borrowed or invested. — "The bank requires collateral for loans exceeding the principal sum of $10,000."

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