fiscal
FIHS-kuhl
Fiscal (adj) means relating to government revenue, spending, or public finances. Example: “The minister outlined her fiscal plans for tax and public spending next year.”
adj
1
Relating to government revenue, spending, or public finances.
"The minister outlined her fiscal plans for tax and public spending next year."
"The government announced new fiscal policies to reduce the deficit."
"Their fiscal year ends in March."
2
Relating to money and financial matters generally.
"Careful fiscal habits helped the family clear all of their debts."
"The charity's fiscal health depends on regular donations from its supporters."
"The company is under pressure to improve its fiscal discipline."
How to use fiscal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with money, taxes, or government budgets.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "physical" — they sound similar but mean completely different things.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
fiscal year
fiscal policy
fiscal responsibility
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Word forms
- Plural
- fiscals
- Comparative
- more fiscal
- Superlative
- most fiscal
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Etymology
From Latin fiscus ("treasury, purse"), via Middle French fiscal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fiscal” mean?
The word “fiscal” means relating to government revenue, spending, or public finances. In plain terms, having to do with money, taxes, or government budgets.
How do you pronounce “fiscal”?
“Fiscal” is pronounced FIHS-kuhl (/ˈfɪskəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “fiscal” in a sentence?
Here is “fiscal” used in a sentence: “The government announced new fiscal policies to reduce the deficit.”
What part of speech is “fiscal”?
“Fiscal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “fiscal” come from?
The word “fiscal” comes from Latin. From Latin fiscus ("treasury, purse"), via Middle French fiscal.
Is “fiscal” a common word?
“Fiscal” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “fiscal” have?
“Fiscal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to government revenue, spending, or public finances.
What is the difference between "fiscal" and "monetary"?
"Fiscal" refers to government decisions about taxation and spending, while "monetary" refers to the control of the money supply and interest rates, usually by a central bank. Fiscal policy is set by governments, whereas monetary policy is managed by monetary authorities such as a central bank.
What is the difference between "fiscal" and "financial"?
"Fiscal" most often relates specifically to government revenue, spending, and public finances, while "financial" is a broader word covering money matters of any kind, including personal and business finances. In general use "fiscal" can also carry the wider sense of relating to money.
What are common collocations with "fiscal"?
Common collocations include "fiscal policy," "fiscal year," "fiscal deficit," "fiscal responsibility," and "fiscal cliff." These phrases usually concern government budgeting, taxation, and public spending.
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