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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Trump's pledge to lower interest rates and ease financial burdens on American families faces an uncertain future as many economists predict that interest rates may remain elevated for the foreseeable future. Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 In just 12 years, Bitcoin has evolved from an experimental digital currency to a multifaceted financial phenomenon. Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024 While there are still a few notable holdouts among investment firms, the launch and rapid growth of these funds is the most visible example of the acceptance of bitcoin by the traditional financial system. Jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024 Before the war, Gaza had 10 banks, with 56 branches and 90 ATMs, financial experts say; in July, the Norwegian Refugee Council said only 10% remained operational. Bilal Shbair and Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024 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

Cite this Entry

“Financial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

Legal Definition

financial

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

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