-alis

of, relating to

Forms

-alis
-aris — Latin variant especially used when the stem already contained l, avoiding a repeated l sound.
-al — English ending borrowed through French or directly from Latin.
-ar — English ending continuing Latin -aris.

Origin

An older Latin adjective-forming suffix; its more remote ancestry is uncertain.

Note

Expresses a relationship without specifying its kind: material, place, purpose, and other connections are possible.

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adjective

fiscal

FIS-kuhl/ˈfɪskl/

Relating to financial matters, especially government revenue and spending.

The mayor's fiscal plan raises revenue without cutting essential services.

Municipal budget still life: small unlabelled civic-building model beside orderly coin stacks allocated to miniature road, school and water-pipe symbols; government funds rather than personal wealth, no text.

Etymology

fiscLatinbasket; treasury

+alLatinof, relating to

Latin fiscus originally named a basket or purse in which money was kept, then the state treasury. Fiscal carries that concrete container into the idea of the public purse.

In context

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Libertarianism emphasizes limited government and fiscal responsibility. For libertarians, a budget surplus is particularly important.

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More examples

The company's fiscal year ends in June.
Lower tax collections leave the state facing a fiscal crisis.
The school board promises fiscal responsibility when spending taxpayer money.

Forms

fiscally adverb — With regard to revenue, spending, or finances.

Similar words

financial: Covers money matters broadly, without emphasizing government revenue or spending.
budgetary: Specifically concerns a budget rather than financial matters generally.