Definition of indebted

The word "indebted" originated from the Middle English term "in-debt," which appeared in the 14th century. The prefix "in" here means "in," and it indicates a state or condition in which a person is placed. The word "debt" has its roots in the Old English words "debt" and "deot," which were closely related to the word "dedican," meaning "dedicate." This demonstrates the historical connection between obligation and devotion, as the first recorded uses of the word "debt" were in relation to religious pledges, oaths or promises made to a deity. The term "indebted" appears to have originated from the merging of the preposition "in" and the noun "debt." This construction essentially describes a condition in which a person is trapped or submerged because of a debt or an obligation that someone owes another person. Thus, "indebted" signifies not only the financial situation of an individual but also a sense of responsibility, gratitude, or remorse depending on the context in which it is used.