financial

adjective

fi·​nan·​cial fə-ˈnan(t)-shəl How to pronounce financial (audio)
fī-
: relating to finance or financiers
financial aid
the financial district

Examples of financial in a Sentence

The company is headed for financial disaster. a family struggling with financial problems I would like some financial advice before I buy this house.
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Edtech companies face the responsibility of safeguarding sensitive school, user and financial information while maintaining user accessibility. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 Separately, Liman ruled on January 13 that Giuliani's tax records are not private and can be used by the plaintiff lawyers to establish Giuliani's financial history. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 Now, the creator program adds a financial incentive for accepted users. Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025 The possible financial obligations due to the Child Victims Act could worsen a mounting fiscal crisis in Maryland. Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for financial 

Word History

Etymology

finance entry 1 + -ial

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of financial was in 1734

Dictionary Entries Near financial

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“Financial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Legal Definition

financial

adjective
fi·​nan·​cial
: relating to finance or financiers
financially adverb

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