economically
adverb
Simple meaning
According to divine economy.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɛkəˈnɑmɪkli
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
manner
In an economical manner; not wastefully; not extravagantly.
domain
From the perspective of economics or an economy.
theology
According to divine economy.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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This meaning: (manner) In an economical manner; not wastefully; not extravagantly.
Used this way, economically is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Economical and restrained
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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More ways to use economically
- “Economically the country is worse off.”adverb
- “Economically this proposal makes no sense.”adverb
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
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Of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
The system of production and distribution and consumption.
An expert in the science of economics.
Of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth.
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The branch of geology that deals with economically valuable geological materials.
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