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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The company continues to face material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, depending on discovering economically recoverable mineral reserves and obtaining necessary funding. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 In fact, all of the world’s largest economies now have fertility rates below the replacement rate yet remain economically dynamic; low-fertility countries now produce around nine-tenths of the world’s GDP. Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024 The company argues that American leadership in open-source AI is both economically advantageous and crucial for global security. Tharin Pillay, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024 Three is sustaining positive outcomes economically. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 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 Nov. 2024.

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