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aval Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: AE1 V AH0 L

What Does Aval Mean?

As a noun, aval means A financial guarantee by a third party to assume the burden of a debt, especially a bill of exchange in the event of default. As an adjective, it means Of, related to, or characteristic of a grandparent.

Aval: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun, adjective
Synonymsgrandparental
Pluralavals

Aval Definition (Noun)

  1. A financial guarantee by a third party to assume the burden of a debt, especially a bill of exchange in the event of default.

Aval as an Adjective

  1. Of, related to, or characteristic of a grandparent.

Noun

  1. Synonym of flattened rice.

Synonyms of Aval

Aval synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Aval

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Aval in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

aval (plural avals)

aval (not comparable)

aval (uncountable)

Origin of Aval

Origin 1: Borrowed from French aval.

Origin 2: From Latin avus (“grandfather”) +‎ -al.

Origin 3: From Malayalam അവൽ (aval) or Tamil அவல் (aval).

Quick Answers About Aval

Is aval a noun or an adjective?

Aval is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.

What is another word for aval?

Words with a similar meaning to aval include grandparental. See the full list of aval synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of aval?

The plural of aval is avals.

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