monetary
UK: ˈmʌnɪt(ə)ri | US: ˈmɑːnɪteri
adj. relating to money or currency
adj. involving financial matters
The word "monetary" derives from the Latin "monetarius," meaning "pertaining to money," which itself comes from "moneta" (money or mint). "Moneta" was an epithet for the Roman goddess Juno, in whose temple money was minted. Over time, "moneta" evolved into the Old French "monnaie," and later into the English "money." The suffix "-ary" (from Latin "-arius") transforms the noun into an adjective, giving "monetary" its modern meaning of "related to money."
The central bank announced new monetary policies to stabilize the economy.
Inflation is a key indicator of monetary health.
The government faces challenges in balancing fiscal and monetary measures.
The euro is the monetary unit of many European countries.
Experts debated the long-term effects of tight monetary controls.