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Pecuniary: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Pecuniary adjective. Relating to or consisting of money.
How to say it
pih-KYOO-nee-uh-ree/pɪˈkjuːnɪəri/ · American /pəˈkjuniˌɛri/
5 syllables, stressed on the second (KYOO).
Pecuniary in a sentence
He insisted his interest in the widow was romantic, not pecuniary.
Councillors must declare any pecuniary interest before the vote.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- financial
- monetary
- fiscal
Where pecuniary comes from
From Latin pecunia, money, from pecu, cattle, once the measure of wealth.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Councillors must declare any _____ interest before the vote.
- gainful
- indigent
- pecuniary
Show the answer
pecuniary: Councillors must declare any pecuniary interest before the vote.