Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ability to pay

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.82 in modern English

Syllables: abil-i-ty -to -pay
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

5

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An individual's level of wealth or income, as a measure of the tax rate they can afford to pay.

Example Sentences

"ability-to-pay taxation"
"an ability-to-pay approach"
"Progressive taxes attempt to reduce the tax burden of people with a lower ability to pay."

Inflected Forms

abilities to pay (plural)

Phrases

well-being

Frequently Paired Words

well-being utility welfare

Questions

What does ability to pay mean?: An individual's level of wealth or income, as a measure of the tax rate they can afford to pay.

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