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Financial

UK /["/faɪˈnænʃl//fəˈnænʃl/"]/US /["/faɪˈnænʃl//fəˈnænʃl/"]/

Definition

connected with money and finance

In simple words: related to money or finances

Examples

  • The financial report showed a significant increase in revenue this quarter.
  • Many students are burdened with financial debt after graduation.
  • He decided to pursue a career in financial advising to help others manage their money.
  • The government implemented new financial regulations to prevent market crashes.
  • They attended a workshop on financial literacy to better understand budgeting.

Usage notes

Used in both formal and neutral contexts, appropriate for discussions about budgets, investments, and economic policies. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant.

Grammar pattern

financial + noun (e.g., financial report)

Memory hint

Think of 'finance' – financial matters involve money!

Collocations

  • financial statement
  • financial crisis
  • financial plan
  • financial aid
  • financial institution

Synonyms

  • monetary
  • fiscal
  • economic
  • pecuniary
  • commercial

Antonyms

  • non-financial
  • unrelated

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'financial' with 'finance', which is a noun
  • Using 'financial' as a noun instead of an adjective
  • Mispronouncing 'financial' with emphasis on the wrong syllable