Stipendiary
/staɪˈpendieri/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Payment Regularity
Stipendiary implies receiving a steady and predictable amount of money, usually periodically.
Her stipendiary income allowed her to budget effectively.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Salary
A stipend is different from a salary; it's often less formal and could be for non-employment activities.
He received stipendiary support while undertaking his research fellowship.
Pro Tip 3/3Official Positions
Stipendiary often refers to positions or roles that are official, such as jobs within institutions.
She was happy to be appointed as a stipendiary lecturer.
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