remunerative
UK[rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv]US[rɪˈmjuːnəˌreɪtɪv]
adj
Providing payment or profit; financially rewarding.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
muner
ative
re
again
muner
gift, service
ative
adjective suffix
Etymology
The word 'remunerative' originates from the Latin verb remunerari, meaning "to repay or reward". This verb itself is a compound of the prefix re-, implying a return action, and munus, signifying a gift, service, or duty. The core concept is one of giving something back in return for a service rendered. Over time, this evolved from the specific act of repaying a favor to the general modern sense of providing financial compensation or reward, encapsulated in the adjective 'remunerative' to describe an activity that yields profitable returns.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + muner (gift, service) + ative (adjective suffix)
- re: A Latin prefix meaning "again" or "back".
- muner: From Latin munus (genitive muneris) meaning "gift, service, duty, or office".
- ative: A Latin-derived adjectival suffix meaning "of or relating to; tending to".
Examples
She left her corporate job for a more remunerative career in consulting.
Despite being intellectually stimulating, the research position was not very remunerative.
He invested in several highly remunerative ventures over the years.