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Remunerative: meaning, definitions and examples

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remunerative

 

[ rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

work

Providing payment or reward for work or services rendered.

Synonyms

lucrative, profitable, rewarding

Examples of usage

  • It was a remunerative job with a high salary.
  • She found a more remunerative position at a different company.
Context #2 | Adjective

investment

Capable of producing financial gain; profitable.

Synonyms

lucrative, money-making, profitable

Examples of usage

  • The stock proved to be a remunerative investment.
  • Real estate has been a remunerative asset for many investors.

Translations

Translations of the word "remunerative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remunerativo

🇮🇳 लाभकारी

🇩🇪 lukrativ

🇮🇩 menguntungkan

🇺🇦 прибутковий

🇵🇱 opłacalny

🇯🇵 利益のある

🇫🇷 rémunérateur

🇪🇸 remunerativo

🇹🇷 kazançlı

🇰🇷 수익성 있는

🇸🇦 مربح

🇨🇿 výnosný

🇸🇰 výnosný

🇨🇳 有报酬的

🇸🇮 dobičkonosen

🇮🇸 arðbær

🇰🇿 пайдалы

🇬🇪 სარგებლიანი

🇦🇿 gəlirli

🇲🇽 remunerativo

Etymology

The word 'remunerative' originated from the Latin word 'remuneratus', which means 'repaid' or 'rewarded'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of being remunerated for one's work has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, with various forms of payment evolving over time.

See also: remunerable, remuneration, remuneratively, unremunerated.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,724, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.