How Do You Spell HYPOTHECATE?

Pronunciation: [hˌa͡ɪpə͡ʊθˈɛke͡ɪt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "hypothecate" can be quite confusing due to its Latin origins. The word is spelled /haɪˈpɒθəkeɪt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It is important to note the silent "y" in the beginning of the word, which is pronounced as "hi." The "th" sound in the middle of the word is also tricky, as it can be pronounced as either voiced or voiceless depending on the speaker's dialect. The emphasis is on the third syllable, "the," with the remaining syllables pronounced quickly.

HYPOTHECATE Meaning and Definition

1. Hypothecate is a verb that describes the act of pledging or using an asset as collateral for a loan or debt. When an individual or entity hypothecates an asset, they offer it as security to a lender, essentially giving the lender a legal claim over the asset in the event that the borrower fails to meet their repayment obligations.

   The term is commonly used in the field of finance and lending, particularly in mortgage agreements or other instances where properties or securities are involved. In such cases, the borrower hypothecates the property or securities, granting the lender the right to seize and sell the asset to recover their funds if the borrower defaults on the loan.

   Hypothecation is a type of secured lending, ensuring that the lender has recourse to recover their investment if the borrower is unable to fulfill their obligations. This arrangement provides a level of protection for the lender, as it mitigates the risk associated with lending money or extending credit. Hypothecation can also be used by governments or public entities to secure funds for public projects or infrastructure development.

   In summary, to hypothecate is to pledge an asset as collateral in order to secure a loan or debt, granting the lender the right to take ownership of the asset if the borrower fails to fulfill their obligations.

2. To assign in pledge as security.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HYPOTHECATE

• gypothecate
• bypothecate
• nypothecate
• jypothecate
• uypothecate
• yypothecate
• htpothecate
• hgpothecate
• hhpothecate
• hupothecate
• h7pothecate
• h6pothecate
• hyoothecate
• hylothecate
• hy-othecate
• hy0othecate
• hypithecate
• hypkthecate
• hyplthecate
• hypothecater
• hypothecatte
• hipothecate
• hypothacate
• hypothecete
• Hypothicate
• Hipothicate
• Hypothicite

Etymology of HYPOTHECATE

The word "hypothecate" derives from the Latin term "hypothecāre", which is a combination of "hypo" meaning "under" and "thēca" meaning "case" or "chest". The term initially referred to the pledging of goods as security while retaining possession and control of them. Over time, the word evolved to have broader meanings, such as pledging assets as collateral for a loan while still retaining ownership. The term eventually made its way into English as "hypothecate" during the 18th century, with a similar sense of using assets as collateral for a loan.

Similar spelling words for HYPOTHECATE

• hypothesize,
• hypothesis,
• hypothesise.

Conjugate verb Hypothecate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hypothecated

you would have hypothecated

he/she/it would have hypothecated

we would have hypothecated

they would have hypothecated

I would have hypothecate

you would have hypothecate

he/she/it would have hypothecate

we would have hypothecate

they would have hypothecate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been hypothecating

you would have been hypothecating

he/she/it would have been hypothecating

we would have been hypothecating

they would have been hypothecating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would hypothecate

you would hypothecate

he/she/it would hypothecate

we would hypothecate

they would hypothecate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be hypothecating

you would be hypothecating

he/she/it would be hypothecating

we would be hypothecating

they would be hypothecating

FUTURE

I will hypothecate

you will hypothecate

he/she/it will hypothecate

we will hypothecate

they will hypothecate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be hypothecating

you will be hypothecating

he/she/it will be hypothecating

we will be hypothecating

they will be hypothecating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hypothecated

you will have hypothecated

he/she/it will have hypothecated

we will have hypothecated

they will have hypothecated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been hypothecating

you will have been hypothecating

he/she/it will have been hypothecating

we will have been hypothecating

they will have been hypothecating

IMPERATIVE

you hypothecate

we let´s hypothecate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hypothecate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hypothecating

you were hypothecating

he/she/it was hypothecating

we were hypothecating

they were hypothecating

PAST PARTICIPLE

hypothecated

PAST PERFECT

I had hypothecated

you had hypothecated

he/she/it had hypothecated

we had hypothecated

they had hypothecated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hypothecating

you had been hypothecating

he/she/it had been hypothecating

we had been hypothecating

they had been hypothecating

PRESENT

I hypothecate

you hypothecate

he/she/it hypothecates

we hypothecate

they hypothecate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hypothecating

you are hypothecating

he/she/it is hypothecating

we are hypothecating

they are hypothecating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hypothecating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hypothecated

you have hypothecated

he/she/it has hypothecated

we have hypothecated

they have hypothecated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hypothecating

you have been hypothecating

he/she/it has been hypothecating

we have been hypothecating

they have been hypothecating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it hypothecate

SIMPLE PAST

I hypothecated

you hypothecated

he/she/it hypothecated

we hypothecated

they hypothecated