Origin: Latin suffix -al
Financial has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Related to finances.
"The financial advisor helped us create a budget that finally got our savings on track."
In plain English: Financial means having to do with money, like how much you earn, spend, or save.
"The financial situation at our company has improved significantly this year."
Usage: Use "financial" to describe anything directly involving money, such as financial records or financial aid. Avoid using it loosely for general wealth; instead, pair it with nouns like situation, stability, or institution to indicate a specific monetary context.
The word financial comes from combining the noun finance with the suffix -ial. It entered English to describe anything related to money or business management.