financial
feye-NAN-shuhl
Financial (adj) means relating to money or finance. Example: “The company reported strong financial results this quarter.”
adj
1
Relating to money or finance.
"The company reported strong financial results this quarter."
"She sought financial advice before investing."
"Losing his job caused serious financial problems for the whole family."
How to use financial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with money — budgets, investments, income, and so on.
Common pairings
financial advice
financial crisis
financial support
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Etymology
Formed from finance plus the adjective suffix -ial.
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nonfinancial
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What does “financial” mean?
The word “financial” means relating to money or finance. In plain terms, having to do with money — budgets, investments, income, and so on.
How do you pronounce “financial”?
“Financial” is pronounced feye-NAN-shuhl (/faɪˈnænʃəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “financial” in a sentence?
Here is “financial” used in a sentence: “The company reported strong financial results this quarter.”
What part of speech is “financial”?
“Financial” is an adjective.
Is “financial” a common word?
“Financial” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between financial and economic?
Financial relates specifically to money, funds, and how they are managed, such as budgets, loans, and investments. Economic is broader, covering the whole system of production, trade, and wealth in a society. A financial problem concerns money directly; an economic problem concerns the wider economy.
What are examples of financial matters?
Financial matters include budgeting, saving, borrowing, investing, taxes, insurance, and managing income and debt. Anything centred on money and how it is handled qualifies. Terms like financial planning, financial statements, and financial advice all point to the practical management of funds.
Is financial a formal word?
Financial is a neutral, widely used adjective that suits both casual and professional settings. You might mention financial stress to a friend or read about financial performance in a company report. It carries no strong tone, simply signalling a connection to money or finance.
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