economically

adverb

eco·​nom·​i·​cal·​ly ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce economically (audio)
ˌē-kə-
Synonyms of economicallynext
: 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 latest strikes underscore a new phase of the war, with Ukraine increasingly able to hit high-value targets deep inside Russia while Moscow struggles to prevent drones from reaching politically sensitive and economically important sites near the capital. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 At thousands of decisions per second, running AI inference on every event is neither economically viable nor operationally practical. David Flower, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 The work was difficult and dangerous but offered security in economically desperate times. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 Innovation over access Cancer can devastate families and communities, both emotionally and economically. Arthur Cosby, The Conversation, 17 June 2026 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 Jun. 2026.

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