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adjective

monetary

MAH-nih-tair-ee/ˈmɑːnɪteri/

Relating to money or currency.

Banknotes and coins have monetary value because people accept them as payment.

Plain banknotes, coins and a small balance scale arranged for financial assessment, money-related subject clear; currency notes use abstract shapes without numerals or letters.
Etymology
monetLatinmint; coinage
+aryLatinpertaining to

Moneta meant both a mint and the coinage it produced. The adjective originally concerned a mint, then currency, and broadened to money in general.

In context

La Politique91:52
european monetary union is at a crossroads in the book you can see some what is needed to have a optimum currency area
Globalization's Conundrum- Are we in a state of flux? | Prof. Antonio & Prof. Miguel | La Politique

More examples

  • The central bank adjusts monetary policy to help control inflation.
  • The winner receives a monetary prize.
  • The necklace has sentimental value but little monetary worth.

Forms

monetary

money noun — Coins, bills, or funds used for payment.

Similar words

financial
Broader in scope, covering money management, investments, and assets.
fiscal
Usually concerns government revenue and spending rather than currency.