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fiscally

|fis-cal-ly|

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/ˈfɪskəli/

(fiscal)

government revenue

Base FormNoun
fiscalfiscality
Etymology
Etymology Information

'fiscal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fiscus,' where 'fiscus' meant 'treasury or purse.'

Historical Evolution

'fiscus' transformed into the French word 'fiscal,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fiscal' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'related to the treasury,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to financial matters.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner related to financial matters or public revenue.

The government is fiscally responsible for managing the national budget.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41