What does remuneratively mean?
Remuneratively is the adverb form of remunerative, an adjective describing work, employment, or an activity that provides financial compensation. Its use emphasizes the manner in which payment is given rather than the payment itself. For example, a position may be remuneratively attractive if it combines useful work with generous pay, while a freelance assignment may be remuneratively worthwhile when its fee exceeds the time and effort involved. The word has a formal, professional register and appears mainly in discussions of employment, commerce, law, and public service. Although ordinary alternatives such as profitably and rewardingly can sometimes convey a similar idea, remuneratively more specifically indicates that financial compensation is involved. The term is relatively uncommon, so readers may encounter it in business, institutional, or legal writing rather than in everyday conversation.
adverbIn a way that provides payment or other financial reward for work, services, or an activity.
- In a manner that provides financial compensation or reward.
"The apprenticeship remuneratively rewards candidates while they acquire practical experience."
"The charity used volunteers remuneratively, paying each one for specialist services."
"Her consultancy was remuneratively successful within a few years."
Remuneratively rewards an unusual combination: describing not what someone earns, but how well an activity pays.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Where does remuneratively come from?
The word derives from Latin remūnerāre, meaning “to reward” or “to pay,” which was formed from the stem of remūnerātiō, a payment or reward. English adopted the Latin-derived root in forms such as remunerate, remuneration, and remunerative. The adverb remuneratively was formed within English by adding the suffix -ly to remunerative.
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How remuneratively is actually used
This is a formal and relatively uncommon adverb. It is chiefly used in professional, business, or legal contexts and is most natural when discussing remuneration or financial reward.
Easily confused with remuneratively
Remuneration is the payment or reward received, whereas remuneratively describes the manner in which work or an activity is compensated.