Fiscally
/ˈfɪskəli/noun
In a way that relates to government revenue, public money, or financial policy.
Did you know?“Fiscal” ultimately comes from Latin *fiscus*, the emperor’s private treasury, which later became the word for the state’s money itself.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Rome
Latin
fiscus
“a basket or money bag; later, the emperor’s private treasury”
Late Latin
Latin
fiscalis
“pertaining to the treasury or public revenue”
Old French
Old French
fiscal
“relating to the treasury or public finances”
14th-16th Century
English
fiscal
“relating to government revenue or public money”
Modern English
English
fiscally
“in a manner relating to financial or budgetary matters”
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