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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The financial architecture of the next decade will not be defined solely by regulation or ideology. Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025 American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and Alaska Air have all pulled their financial guidance for the year because of swirling uncertainty. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 4 May 2025 Looking at the state of your savings and investments can also provide you with an idea of your overall financial health. Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025 Hidden financial matters could come to light, prompting you to re-evaluate your spending, saving or money-making abilities. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 May 2025 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

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“Financial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

Legal Definition

financial

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

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