Definitions For Caplet

Etymology 1

capsule, tablet

Noun

CAPLET (plural CAPLETs) A smooth-coated tablet (pill, as in medicine) shaped like a capsule, used as a tamper-resistant alternative to a capsule, or an easy-to-swallow alternative to regular tablets.

Translations

Greek: καψάκιο, n, sc=Grek Indonesian: kaplet

References

{{pedialite, Tablet}}

Etymology 2

cap + let

Noun

CAPLET (plural CAPLETs) (finance) A component of an w: interest rate cap, interest rate cap, a derivative instrument that effectively prevents the interest payments on an otherwise variable-rate loan from exceeding an agreed level (the "cap"). Each "caplet", analysable as a w:call option, call option, covers one interest accrual period (such as three months); the whole interest rate cap is made up of a series of consecutive caplets.

References

{{pedialite, Interest rate cap and floor}}

Anagrams

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