financial
- 01 B1 Intermediate
relating to money, banking, or the way money is managed.
relating to finance, monetary assets, or the management of capital.
Simple“The company is having some financial problems and might have to close.”
In context“The government introduced new financial regulations to prevent another banking crisis and protect individual investors.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
- 02 C1 Advanced
having paid all the necessary fees to be a member of a club or group.
having paid all required dues and subscriptions to an organisation, thereby remaining in good standing.
Simple“Only financial members of the club are allowed to vote in the election.”
In context“To maintain your status as a financial member of the union, you must ensure your monthly contributions are processed by the first of the month.”
UsageOften used in the context of trade unions or private clubs.
financial vs economic — Economic describes the systems of trade and industry; financial describes the actual money and funding.
Usage financial support · financial crisis · financial backing
From finance + -ial.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.