Definition

Connected to money management, investments, and the economy.

Example

She is studying financial management to help businesses succeed.

Conversation

Have you been keeping track of your financial goals this year?

Not really, I should probably start doing that.

Yeah, it's important to have a clear financial plan.

Absolutely, I need to set some time aside to figure it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Financial → It is formed from "finance" (from Old French *finance*, meaning the management of money) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "financial" refers to matters pertaining to finance or money management.

Memory Tip

Think of finance as the management of money, and remember that financial relates to anything concerning that management.

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