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remunerative

/ɹɪˈmjuːn(ə)ɹətɪv/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Providing adequate or generous payment or compensation for work or services rendered.


Rhymes
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rewarding , encumberative , complimentative
Variants
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remunerative , remuneratively , remunerativeness , remunerativenesses
Etymology
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From Latin remunerativus, present participle of remunerare ‘repay, reward’.


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  1. The term 'remunerative' comes from the Latin word 'remunerare', which means 'to repay, to reward'.

  2. In some industries, employees are paid on a 'piecework' basis, meaning they are paid based on the quantity or quality of their output. This is considered a 'remunerative' arrangement for highly productive workers.


Related Concepts
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  1. compensation: Monetary or non-monetary benefits or rewards received in exchange for work, services, or loss.

  2. wages: Regular payment made to an employee for their work.

  3. salary: Regular payment made to an employee, especially for professional or managerial work.


Culture
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In literature, 'remunerative' is often used in the context of employment or business, emphasizing the importance of fair compensation. For instance, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', Tom tricks his classmates into painting the fence for him, making it a 'remunerative' experience for him.

How to Memorize "remunerative"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person receiving a paycheck or a salary slip. Imagine the feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment that comes with being remunerated for hard work.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'remunerative' with the feeling of being paid fairly for your efforts.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Remember, I'm paid well for my efforts'.


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