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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In a near-future where the elderly are physically reset into children to remain economically useful, a young woman becomes the reluctant caretaker of her newly reset mother. John Hopewell, Variety, 14 July 2026 More than 60% of the student body across the California Community College system are economically disadvantaged, per data from the chancellor’s office. Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 Others will argue, reasonably, that no other commercial industry staffs onboard physicians on most routes, and that the infrequency of serious events makes dedicated medical staffing hard to justify economically. Sriman Swarup, STAT, 13 July 2026 While the short-term income has been welcome, Ross is taking a long view of how the World Cup might benefit Arlington economically. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 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 15 Jul. 2026.

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