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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Regardless of their legal merit, President Trump’s global tariffs are economically ill advised, particularly on products that will never be grown in America. Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 Even as South Korea has raced ahead economically, gender equality has lagged behind other indicators. Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025 North Korea has sent troops to fight on the front lines in Ukraine, while China has supported Russia economically and technologically while opposing international sanctions. Arkansas Online, 2 June 2025 Just over half of children from economically stable families were prepared, but only a quarter from low-income families. Claire Cain Miller, New York Times, 31 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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