Rental

Definition

Rental refers to an arrangement where a payment is made for the temporary use of a good, service, or property owned by another.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈrɛntəl/
• Respelling: RENT-uhl (with "RENT" as in "rent," and "uhl" as in "bundle")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈrɛntəl/
• Respelling: RENT-uhl (similar to American English, with "RENT" as in "rent," and "uhl" as in "bundle")

In both dialects, "rental" is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable, "RENT." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English, making it straightforward and easy to recognize.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English "rent", meaning "a regular payment", and the suffix "-al" which implies relating to or the nature of. Historically, "rent" referred to a periodic payment made to a landlord for the use of land or property.

Derivatives

• Rentable
• Renter
• Rentability
• Rent-free
• Renting

Synonyms

• Leasing
• Hire
• Let

Antonyms

• Sale
• Purchase
• Ownership

Usage

"Rental" is commonly used to denote objects, spaces, or services that are available for temporary use in exchange for payment. It is widely associated with properties, vehicles, and equipment that can be hired.

Related Terms

• Tenant
• Leaseholder
• Lessor
• Lease
• Tenancy

Detailed Definition

Noun

• An arrangement to use something, especially property or equipment, in exchange for payment.
• Example: She arranged a car rental for her trip.

• The amount of money that you pay to use something for a specific period.
• Example: The monthly rental for the apartment is $1,200.

Adjective

• Of, relating to, or available for rent.
• Example: There are several rental properties available in the area.

• Concerning the business or income derived from renting properties.
• Example: He has several rental incomes from different properties.