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chrematistic

chrematistic

9.9
Relating to money or business activity
  • adjective
  • /krɪˈmætɪstɪk/
  • Formal
: crematístico
  • Many policies are driven by chrematistic concerns rather than social responsibility.

Examples

  • The report analyzed the chrematistic aspects of the new business model.

  • In a chrematistic society, financial success is often prioritized.

  • Her research focuses on the chrematistic motivations behind corporate decisions.

  • The chrematistic aspects of the project were carefully analyzed.

  • The report analyzed the chrematistic aspects of the new business model.

  • Her research focuses on the chrematistic motivations behind corporate decisions.

  • Many policies are driven by chrematistic concerns rather than social responsibility.

Synonyms

transactional
vschrematistic
13 5.5

About relationships based on practical exchanges, like buying and selling, not personal feelings

is broader and neutral, covering money and finance generally
catallactic
vschrematistic
  • Specialized
1 9.9

About how markets and trade work, especially how prices are set

is broader, covering money and commercial activity in neutral descriptive terms

How Financial

financial
∞ 3.2
chrematistic
  • Formal
9.9
economic
∞ 3.7
commercial
459 3.4
nonfinancial
1 4.6

Surface Forms

chrematistic positive

Etymology

Chrematistic comes from the Greek root chrema meaning 'money' or 'property', so it is used for things about finance or business activity in a neutral, factual way.