adjective

financial

Relating to money and its management.

She seeks financial advice before making any major investment.

Etymology

The French source concerns payment and monetary affairs. Financial describes things belonging to that sphere, including obtaining, spending, and managing money.

More examples

  • The company's financial report shows a steady increase in profits.
  • Unexpected medical bills leave many families in financial difficulty.
  • The scholarship provides financial support for college students.

Forms

finance noun — The management of money and investments.

financially adverb — In matters involving money or its management.

Similar words

monetary
Focuses on money itself, especially currency and money supply.
fiscal
Relates especially to government revenue, spending, and taxation.
economic
Concerns the broader production, distribution, and consumption of goods.