Simple-interest
noun
1.
interest payable only on the principal; interest that is not compounded.
simple interest
noun
1.
interest calculated or paid on the principal alone Compare compound interest
simple interest
Interest computed only on the original principal and not on the sum of the principal plus accrued interest. The amount of simple interest remains constant. Compare compound interest.
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