economically

adverb

eco·​nom·​i·​cal·​ly ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce economically (audio)
ˌē-kə-
: 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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If manufacturing becomes less economically viable, suppliers may discontinue production of specific components or goods, such as those with lower profit margins. Maya Joelson, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 More than 95% of the school’s students are classified as economically disadvantaged. Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2025 As a semi-autonomous Danish territory, Greenland has relied economically on annual block grant subsidies from Denmark and local fishing exports. Katherine Alex Beaven, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025 Understanding the enemy—historically, politically, socially, psychologically, economically and culturally—was a matter of national security. Time, 20 May 2025 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 28 May. 2025.

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