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Definition of "remunerative" [re•mu•ner•a•tive]

  • Yielding suitable recompense; profitable. (adjective)
  • Serving to remunerate. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "remunerative" in a sentence
  • "The terms of nearly every immigration status, at least at the early stages, prohibit engaging in remunerative activity without authorization to work."
  • "Why didn’t another term for remunerative and likely career-oriented activity gain such worldwide use?"
  • "A donation is called remunerative when inspired by a sentiment of gratitude for services rendered by the donee."