Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

swaption

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.09 in modern English

Syllables: swap-tion
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An instrument granting the owner an option to enter an interest rate swap.

noun

More generally, an option on any type of swap.

Etymology

Blend of swap + option.

Inflected Forms

swaptions (plural)

Questions

What does swaption mean?: An instrument granting the owner an option to enter an interest rate swap.
Where does swaption come from?: Blend of swap + option.

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