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Pecuniary: meaning, definitions and examples

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pecuniary

 

[ pɪˈkjuːniəri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

financial matters

Relating to or consisting of money. Pecuniary concerns are an important aspect of daily life, as they impact our ability to meet our needs and desires. Pecuniary rewards can provide motivation for individuals to work hard and achieve success. Pecuniary transactions involve the exchange of money for goods or services.

Synonyms

budgetary, economic, financial, monetary

Examples of usage

  • Pecuniary incentives are often used by businesses to attract talented employees.
  • She faced pecuniary difficulties after losing her job.
  • The court ordered him to pay a pecuniary fine for his illegal actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "pecuniary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pecuniário

🇮🇳 वित्तीय

🇩🇪 pekuniär

🇮🇩 keuangan

🇺🇦 фінансовий

🇵🇱 pieniężny

🇯🇵 金銭的な

🇫🇷 pécuniaire

🇪🇸 pecuniario

🇹🇷 parasal

🇰🇷 금전적인

🇸🇦 مالي

🇨🇿 peněžní

🇸🇰 peňažný

🇨🇳 金钱的

🇸🇮 denarni

🇮🇸 fjárhagslegur

🇰🇿 қаржылық

🇬🇪 ფინანსური

🇦🇿 maliyyə

🇲🇽 pecuniario

Etymology

The word 'pecuniary' originated from the Latin word 'pecuniarius', which is derived from 'pecunia' meaning money. The term has been in use since the 16th century and has retained its meaning related to financial matters throughout history. The concept of pecuniary concerns has been central to economic and social interactions, reflecting the importance of money in human societies.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,268 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.