monetary
Translation
monetary, financial
Examples
The central bank sets monetary policy.
The central bank sets monetary policy.
The gift had little monetary value.
The gift had little monetary value.
Grammar Patterns
((monetary)) + noun relating to money The central bank sets monetary policy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: financial, fiscal, pecuniary, economic
Etymology
From Latin 'moneta', meaning 'mint' or 'money'. This was an epithet of the goddess Juno, in whose temple in Rome money was coined.
Memory Tips
You can see the word 'money' inside 'monetary'. It always relates to currency or finance.