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financial

adjective
fy-NAN-shuhl/faɪˈnænʃəl/

2 meanings of financial

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  1. 1
    moneyadjective
    Relating to money, banking, investments, or the management of funds.

    The financial crisis of 2008 affected economies worldwide.

    Their financial records were audited by an independent firm.

    UsageUsually before a noun: financial advice, financial problems. For a whole country's economy, economic is often the better word.

    Similarmonetary, fiscal, economic, pecuniary, budgetary

  2. 2
    paid upadjectiveAustraliaNew Zealand
    Having one's membership dues and fees fully paid up to date in a club or society.

    Only financial members of the association are eligible to stand for election.

    Members who are not financial by March will lose their voting rights.

    UsageSaid of members: financial members, or after a verb, be financial by a set date.

    Similarpaid-up, current

    Oppositeunfinancial

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Origin

Formed from "finance" with the suffix "-ial".

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact