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Definition of budgetary

budgetary

/ˈbʌdʒ.ɪˌtɛr.i/
bud · get · ar · y
Adverb:budgetarily
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budgetary Lexical Profile

budgetary Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Relating to or in accordance with a financial budget or the allocation of funds.

Example

"The school district had to postpone several construction projects due to strict budgetary constraints."

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• Nearby Words

budge
budgerigar
budget
budgetary
budgeter
budgie
bueno

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the noun 'budget' plus the suffix '-ary'. The root 'budget' comes from Old French 'bougette' (a small leather bag or wallet), a diminutive of 'bouge', ultimately from Latin 'bulga' (leather bag). Historically, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer carried financial proposals in such a pouch, leading to the modern financial meaning.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Budgetary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/budgetary
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