Synonyms & related words for collateral

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of collateral — including indirect, incidental. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to collateral

Explore words related to collateral — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include collateralize, collaterally, loans, hypothecated, guarantor, borrower, substantiating, mortgages. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for collateral

Common synonyms for collateral include indirect, incidental — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does collateral come from?

The word collateral breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: col-, from Latin cum (“together”); and -later, from Latin latus (“side”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.