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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While elite institutions highlight transformative outcomes for select low-income students, systemic challenges persist for economically disadvantaged learners across the nation. Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025 The idea behind the experimental raise was to test whether better pay leads to more racially and economically diverse juries. Denise Amos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025 The bill prioritizes students who are economically disadvantaged and those who have a disability, but the program would be open to all children, regardless of whether they’d previously been enrolled in a public school. Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 Many of the students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds — over half are Pell-eligible, and a significant proportion are women, Hispanic, or Black students. Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 July 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 7 Aug. 2025.

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