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Definition of income

income

/ˈɪn.kʌm/
in · come
Plural:incomes
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• noun

1

Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work, services, or through investments.

Example

"Her primary source of income is the salary she earns as a structural engineer."

2

The revenue or profit generated by a business, organization, or national economy over a specific accounting period.

Example

"The corporation reported a significant increase in its net income during the third quarter."

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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.

• Nearby Words

incoherent
incoherently
incohesive
income
incoming
incommunicado
incommunicative

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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