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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Cyclo aims to fill the category’s void for alternative ingredients that are both economically and environmentally sustainable for mass adoption. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024 Under the revised criteria, 43% of incoming students were economically disadvantaged, an increase from the prior year. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024 Questions linger whether hydrogen, a nascent source of renewable energy, is economically viable for mass consumption — although production costs are projected to decline within years. Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024 No one is quite sure what the plan is economically with the new administration. Caroline Valetkevitch, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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