financially
|fi/nan/cial/ly|
B2
/faɪˈnænʃəli/
(financial)
related to finance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'financially' originates from the Latin word 'finis,' meaning 'end' or 'limit,' which evolved into 'finance' in Old French, referring to the management of money.
Historical Evolution
'finance' transformed from the Old French word 'finance,' and eventually became the modern English word 'financially' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to the end or settlement of a debt,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to finance or money.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner related to finance or money.
The company is doing well financially this year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35