adjective
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of or relating to money or currency
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of or relating to monetarism
a monetary policy
Related Words
See financial.
Other Word Forms
- monetarily adverb
- nonmonetary adjective
- premonetary adjective
- unmonetary adjective
Etymology
Origin of monetary
First recorded in 1660–70; from Late Latin monētārius “pertaining to the mint”; money, -ary
Example Sentences
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“This presents a difficult tradeoff for monetary policy,” the minutes said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
“It keeps markets in a constant state of anticipation, as any unexpected deviation, whether toward a deeper slowdown or higher inflation, could significantly alter monetary policy expectations,” he says.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Economists warn a zero percent inflation target risks deflation, reduces monetary policy flexibility, and could lead to economic downturns.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
"It assumes," says Diss, "that parents will bridge the monetary gap. It fails to factor in an effective way of exiting unemployment and entering the world of work as a self-sufficient adult."
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
And since the buildings were just pieces of software, their design wasn’t limited by monetary constraints, or even by the laws of physics.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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