pecuniary
adjective
Relating to or consisting of money; having to do with financial matters. Often used in legal and formal contexts to describe monetary concerns.
Etymology
From Latin "pecuniarius" (of or relating to money), from "pecunia" (money, property), originally from "pecus" (cattle), since livestock was an early form of wealth.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The lawsuit sought pecuniary damages for the breach of contract."
- 2.
"His pecuniary troubles forced him to sell the family estate."
- 3.
"The job offered no pecuniary reward, only the satisfaction of helping others."
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Fun Fact
The connection between "pecuniary" and "pecus" (cattle) reflects ancient economies where livestock represented wealth. Similarly, "capital" comes from "caput" (head), referring to counting heads of cattle.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (P, E, C, U, N, I, A, R, Y)
Scrabble Value: 16 points
Tip: Words ending in "RY" are often good scoring opportunities.
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