income
income Lexical Profile
income Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work, services, or through investments.
"Her primary source of income is the salary she earns as a structural engineer."
The revenue or profit generated by a business, organization, or national economy over a specific accounting period.
"The corporation reported a significant increase in its net income during the third quarter."
Word Nuance & Usage
In financial and economic contexts, 'income' is frequently distinguished from 'wealth'; income refers to the regular flow of money received over a period of time, whereas wealth refers to the total accumulated value of assets.
Word Origin & Etymology
Middle English (meaning 'entrance' or 'arrival'): from 'in' + 'come'. The financial sense of 'money coming in' developed in the late 16th century.