pecuniary

The definition of pecuniary is something related to money.

(adjective)

When you are interested in a job only because of the money, this is an example of a situation where you are driven by pecuniary interests.

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See pecuniary in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of or involving money
  2. involving a money penalty, or fine: a pecuniary offense

Origin: L pecuniarius < pecunia, money < pecus, cattle: see fee

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See pecuniary in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or relating to money: a pecuniary loss; pecuniary motives.
  2. Requiring payment of money: a pecuniary offense.

Origin:

Origin: Latin pecūniārius

Origin: , from pecūnia, property, wealth; see peku- in Indo-European roots

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