instalments
Translation
installments, parts, episodes
Examples
You can pay for the car in monthly instalments.
You can pay for the car in monthly installments.
The story was published in instalments in a magazine.
The story was published in installments in a magazine.
Grammar Patterns
in installments to pay in parts We paid for the sofa in installments.
an installment of (sth.) one part of a series I can't wait for the next installment of the show.
Similar Words
Synonyms: payments, parts, episodes
Etymology
From the verb 'install', meaning to put in place. The idea is of 'installing' payments over time.
Memory Tips
Think of 'installing' your money bit by bit to pay for something large.