pecuniary

adjective (pecuniary)

«pecuniary» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Pecuniary means to do with money. tree →

In the lessons

Mostly in law and formal writing: «pecuniary gain» (getting money), «pecuniary loss», «pecuniary interest». Children rarely meet it except in exam language.

Examples

He gained no pecuniary benefit from helping. tree →
The court looked at the pecuniary loss. tree →
She had no pecuniary interest in the shop. tree →
Volunteers work for no pecuniary reward. tree →
The trouble was pecuniary: they had no money. tree →
Pecuniary matters were handled by the treasurer. tree →

Note

Very formal; everyday word: financial, money. From Latin «pecunia» (money).

On Mova

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