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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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Magaly is a young mother from Mexico who is struggling to make life work economically. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025 It is legally mistaken, economically dumb and morally repugnant. Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025 The outdoor mall opened in 2007 and lured crowds away from the street, adding to an already economically fraught time. Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025 Turning waste into value By using sunlight as the energy input, the process could offer an affordable, scalable approach that repurposes harmful emissions into economically valuable chemicals. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 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 8 Dec. 2025.

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