Pecuniary

usgb/pɪˈkjuːnieri/
adjective

Related to money or finance.

He received pecuniary assistance from the government to set up his business.
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Often appears as...

  • pecuniary gain
  • pecuniary interest

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Formal

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Business Context

Pecuniary often appears in business and finance discussions or writing.

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The company's pecuniary obligations must be met by the next fiscal quarter.
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Neutral Tone

The word 'pecuniary' is neutral and does not imply anything positive or negative on its own.

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The report outlines the pecuniary resources available to the department.
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Not Physical Cash

Pecuniary doesn't mean physical money like coins or notes, but anything related to money.

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Her pecuniary success stemmed from wise investments, not just savings.
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