financial

adjective

fi·​nan·​cial fə-ˈnan(t)-shəl How to pronounce financial (audio)
fī-
Synonyms of financial
: 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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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP acted as legal counsel, and CIBC Capital Markets and Jefferies, LLC acted as financial advisors to the private jet operator. Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Its investments include companies focused on decarbonization, climate adaptation, water and pollution management, financial inclusion, and healthcare impact. Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 27 June 2026 Gracie acknowledged that her privilege extended beyond just financial help. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Maurice Pierce's widow Kimberli made clear that their priority has never been financial compensation. Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 26 June 2026 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 30 Jun. 2026.

Legal Definition

financial

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

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