'remunerative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'remunerativus,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'munerari' meant 'to give or reward.'

'remunerativus' transformed into the French word 'rémunératif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'remunerative' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to give or reward again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'financially rewarding.'