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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There’s a hard limit to how much fiber a facility can physically and economically support. Bhupendra Singh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Both in Fort Worth ISD and other districts and charter networks, schools where 60-79% of students are economically disadvantaged saw the biggest gains, while schools where less than 60% of students are economically disadvantaged saw the most modest growth. Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2025 Unconventional drilling technology entered the mix after oil prices surged to record highs in the 2000s, making new and more expensive up-front projects economically viable. Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025 But over time, the results could transform the landscape of the Eastside physically and economically. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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