Nonprime

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A number that is not a prime number.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Not prime; composite not-comparable
  2. 2
    Providing credit to borrowers that are more likely to default due to a poor credit history or other problems. not-comparable

    "Nonprime, sometimes called "near-prime," obligors usually have good credit histories marked by a few default payments."

Example

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"Nonprime, sometimes called "near-prime," obligors usually have good credit histories marked by a few default payments."

Etymology

From non- + prime.

Related phrases

prime number

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