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Word of the Day – Pecuniary

By November 5, 2021Word of the Day

Pecuniary (adj)

pek-un-ee-ar-ee

Relating to or consisting of money.

Early 16th century from Latin pecuniarius, from pecunia ‘money’, from pecu ‘cattle, money’.

Example sentences

“It was decided there was no pecuniary advantage to the deal.”

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