We know that "Pecuniary" pertains to money, as in, pecuniary affairs; let's discuss its derivation.
"Pecuniary" is derived from the
Latin root "pecus" means cattle. In early days one's affluent
background was not measured by stocks or shares but by the stock of cattle one
possessed, which was considered to be logical as one could procure milk, meat
and leather.
A person who had lots of "pecus",
in the past, was affluent, a person who was without "pecus" was broke
and destitute. In today's world who is without any money or funds habitually,
who lacks money power is called an impervious person.
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