Pecuniary

/pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to or consisting of money.

The pecuniary interests of the investors were prioritized in the negotiations.

Involving a financial penalty or loss.

He faced pecuniary damages due to the breach of contract.

Pertaining to monetary matters.

The company is concerned about its pecuniary obligations to its shareholders.

Of or relating to currency or financial wealth.

Her pecuniary concerns led her to seek a higher-paying job.

From Latin 'pecuniarius' from 'pecunia' meaning 'money or wealth'.

pecuniary interest

a financial stake in an outcome

pecuniary loss

a financial loss that can be quantified

pecunia

Latin word for money

peculator

a person who embezzles or steals money.

pecuniary loss

a loss that can be quantified in monetary terms.

Cash

I need to get my hands on some pecuniary to pay the bills.

Dough

That job pays good dough, so I'm going for it.