Lendings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The act of providing something, typically money or goods, for temporary use with the expectation of return
2. Referring to the items or funds that are given to individuals or entities on a loan basis for a specific time period
3. The resources or assets that one grants to another with a promise of repayment or return after a designated duration

Etymology: "Lendings" is the plural of "lending," so it is simply the plural form of the noun meaning an act of providing something for temporary use. The base word "lending" is the gerund-style noun formed from the verb "lend," which goes back to Old English "lǣnan," meaning to grant the temporary use of something. The plural form points to individual instances of that act, such as several separate loans or transactions, rather than the general practice.

Synonyms: loans, advances