subvention

Meanings

• noun

  A financial grant or contribution given by a government or other organization to support a project, industry, or activity.

  - "The city received a subvention from the state to fund the construction of a new library."
  - "The artist's exhibition was made possible by a subvention from the cultural foundation."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with subvention
substitution , revision , obsession , impression

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Variants

List of all variants of subvention that leads to same result
subvention , subventionary , subventions

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'subvenire,' meaning 'to come to the aid of,' or 'to provide for.'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the term 'subvention' in English was in the 15th century?

2. Subventions are not only given by governments but also by private organizations and charities.

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Related Concepts

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1. grant: A financial award given to an individual or organization to support a specific project or purpose.

2. subsidy: A regular payment made by a government or other organization to help keep the costs of a business or industry lower.

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Culture

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Subventions have been a crucial aspect of the arts and sciences, enabling the creation and preservation of many works throughout history. They have been used to fund research, education, and cultural institutions.

How to Memorize "subvention"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a government office issuing checks to various organizations and projects. Each check represents a subvention.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'subvention' with the idea of financial support or aid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Subvent My Project' to remember the meaning of subvention.

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