salaried — receiving a salary; paid a fixed regular payment
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: receiving a salary; paid a fixed regular payment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsælərid/
Example Sentences
- Unlike freelancers, salaried employees don't have to worry about finding new clients every month.
- My salaried friend always brags about his stable income until bonus season comes around.
- Being salaried means you get paid even when you spend half the day watching cat videos.
salaried
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsælərid/]
receiving a salary; paid a fixed regular payment
Receiving regular monthly salary payments
Newly salaried and married, she's carried toward their future!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from the Latin 'salarium', originally meaning an allowance for purchasing salt. Roman soldiers received monetary compensation specifically designated for salt purchases, as salt was a valuable commodity. The word evolved through Old French 'salaire' to Middle English 'salary', with the adjective suffix '-ed' added to denote a person receiving such compensation.
Breakdown
salarium (salt allowance/money) + -ed (adjective suffix indicating 'paid' or 'receiving'). The root 'sal-' relates to Latin 'sal' (salt), reflecting the historical origin of military compensation.
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📝Examples
“Unlike freelancers, salaried employees don't have to worry about finding new clients every month.”
“My salaried friend always brags about his stable income until bonus season comes around.”
“Being salaried means you get paid even when you spend half the day watching cat videos.”
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