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financial

adj.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˌfaɪˈnænʃəɫ// UK //faɪnˈænʃəl// fi·nan·cial General-service

adj. relating to money or how money is managed. You use this to talk about things like banks, taxes, and personal savings.

adj. relating to finance, money, or the management of monetary assets.


SIMPLE

She is looking for some professional financial advice.

CONTEXTUAL

The company had a difficult year and is currently facing some serious financial problems.

COMPLEX

Global markets reacted sharply to the news, as investors feared that the new policy would lead to long-term financial instability across the region.

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Origin

From finance + -ial.

Usage

Typically placed before the noun it modifies.

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