economically

adverb

eco·​nom·​i·​cal·​ly ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce economically (audio)
ˌē-kə-
Synonyms of economicallynext
: in an economic or economical manner

Examples of economically in a Sentence

a way to economically heat your house She writes simply and economically.
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Approximately half is considered difficult to process economically using conventional technologies. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 There are other factors that effect children in these communities, but the evidence suggests that having an involved father can be an important protective factor that improves a child's chances of succeeding academically, economically and socially. Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 But the league is also going through a massive sea change right now, both economically and in the mindset of its player base. James Mirtle, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Higher benchmark yields can lift financing costs even for healthy companies, potentially making some factories, data centers, acquisitions and other investments less economically viable. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for economically

Word History

Etymology

economical + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of economically was in 1603

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“Economically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/economically. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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