Fiscal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈfi-skəl/ fis·cal

Meaning & Definition of Fiscal

Fiscal (adjective)

  1. of or relating to taxation, public revenues, or public debt
  2. of or relating to financial matters

Fiscal (noun)

  1. revenue stamp
  2. fiscal year

Fiscal (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of or relating to money, banking, or investments

    "gained some fiscal knowledge by taking an economics course"

    similar: dollars-and-cents, financial, monetary, pecuniary, pocket
    related: capitalist, commercial, economic
    opposite: noneconomic, nonfinancial, nonmonetary

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fiscal

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fiscal:

dollars-and-cents, financial, monetary, pecuniary, pocket

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fiscal

Words with the opposite meaning of Fiscal:

noneconomic, nonfinancial, nonmonetary

Related Words for Fiscal

capitalist, commercial, economic

Word Forms of Fiscal

Derived words: fiscally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Fiscal

Latin fiscalis, from fiscus basket, treasury

First known use: 1563

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Fiscal

Words & Phrases Containing Fiscal

fiscal year

Frequently Asked Questions about Fiscal

What does "Fiscal" mean?

"Fiscal" means of or relating to taxation, public revenues, or public debt. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of or relating to taxation, public revenues, or public debt.

What is another word for "Fiscal"?

Other words for "Fiscal" include dollars-and-cents, financial, monetary, pecuniary and pocket. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fiscal" you intend.

What is the opposite of "Fiscal"?

Antonyms of "Fiscal" include noneconomic, nonfinancial and nonmonetary.

How do you use "Fiscal" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fiscal" in a sentence: "gained some fiscal knowledge by taking an economics course".

Is "Fiscal" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fiscal" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Fiscal" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Fiscal" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Fiscal"?

"Fiscal" is pronounced /ˈfi-skəl/ and divided into syllables as fis·cal.

What is the origin of the word "Fiscal"?

"Fiscal" comes from Latin fiscalis, from fiscus basket, treasury. First known use: 1563.