The spelling of the word "wert remunerative" may seem confusing at first glance, but it can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. The first word, "wert," is pronounced /wərt/ and is an archaic form of the verb "were." The second word, "remunerative," is pronounced /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/ and means profitable or financially rewarding. So, when combined, "wert remunerative" means something that was profitable in the past. Despite its unusual spelling, understanding the individual components of this phrase makes it easier to comprehend.
The word "wert" is the archaic second-person singular past tense of the verb "to be" in the subjunctive mood. However, it does not have a direct etymology as a standalone word.
The word "remunerative" comes from the Latin word "remunerativus", which is derived from the verb "remunerare", meaning "to reward" or "to repay". "Remunerare" is a compound of the prefix "re-" (meaning "back" or "again") and the verb "munerare", which means "to give" or "to grant".
The combination of "wert", the archaic subjunctive form of "to be", with "remunerative" conveys an expression of a hypothetical scenario in which something would have been rewarding or profitable.