installment Definition

instalment
installment
noun

1. One of a series of parts into which a debt is divided for payment.

Example: to be paid in six monthly instalments
2. One of several parts published, issued, broadcast, etc at regular intervals.

Example: Don't miss the second exciting instalment next week
Thesaurus: part, episode, chapter, section.

Etymology: 18c: from French estaler to fix or set, probably influenced by install.