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pecuniary

adjective/pəˈkjuː.ni.er.i/

definition

relating to or consisting of money

example

The judge ruled that the defendant should compensate the plaintiff for all pecuniary damages incurred during the accident.

synonyms
monetaryfinancialfiscal
word origin — from Latin 'pecuniarius', derived from 'pecunia' meaning 'money'

pecuniary, unctuous, officious, benthic, holophrastic: meanings and examples

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  1. pecuniary · adjective/pəˈkjuː.ni.er.i/

    relating to or consisting of money

    The judge ruled that the defendant should compensate the plaintiff for all pecuniary damages incurred during the accident.

    Synonyms: monetary, financial, fiscal

    Origin: from Latin 'pecuniarius', derived from 'pecunia' meaning 'money'

  2. unctuous · adjective/ˈʌŋk.tʃəs/

    excessively flattering or ingratiating

    His unctuous compliments about my presentation made me uncomfortable, as they seemed more like flattery than genuine praise.

    Synonyms: greasy, oily, insincere

    Origin: from Latin 'unctuosus', meaning 'oily, greasy', from 'unctus', past participle of 'unguere' meaning 'to anoint'

  3. officious · adjective/əˈfɪʃəs/

    intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice

    The officious clerk at the front desk insisted on giving me directions, even though I had already asked for the simplest route.

    Synonyms: meddlesome, intrusive, prying

    Origin: From Latin 'officiosus', meaning 'of service, helpful', derived from 'officium' meaning 'duty, service'.

  4. benthic · adjective/ˈbɛnθɪk/

    relating to or occurring at the bottom of a body of water

    Researchers found a diverse range of benthic organisms thriving in the nutrient-rich sediment at the ocean floor.

    Synonyms: bottom-dwelling, seabed, oceanic

    Origin: from the Greek word 'benthos' meaning 'depths of the sea'

  5. holophrastic · adjective/həˈloʊfræstɪk/

    relating to a single word that expresses a complete thought or sentence

    In early language development, children often use holophrastic utterances, such as 'more' to express their desire for more food.

    Synonyms: single-word, one-word, holistic

    Origin: Originating from the Greek word 'holos' meaning 'whole' and 'phrasis' meaning 'speech' or 'expression'.