Pecuniary
/pɪˈkjuː.ni.ɛr.i/noun
Relating to or consisting of money.
Did you know?The root of 'pecuniary' comes from the Latin word for cattle, 'pecunia', as wealth was once measured in livestock—symbolizing power and status.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
pecunia
“Wealth or money, originally referring to livestock.”
Late Middle Ages
Old French
pecuniaire
“Pertaining to money or wealth.”
16th Century
English
pecuniary
“Relating to or composed of money.”
Modern English
English
pecuniary
“Describing matters concerning money or financial affairs.”