economically
/ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kli/ IELTSAcademic
adverb
In a way that saves money, time, or resources. It can also mean in a way that relates to a country's economy or financial system.
- We must travel economically this month.
- The company uses fuel economically.
- Economically, the region is still weak.
Adinary Nuance
Economically often means 'in a money-saving way', but it can also mean 'in terms of the economy'. It is more formal than 'cheaply' or 'thriftily'. Use it when you want a careful, neutral tone in writing or speech.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- về mặt kinh tế
- Spanish
- económicamente
- Chinese
- 在经济上
- Japanese
- 経済的に
- Korean
- 경제적으로
Etymology
From economic + -ally. Economic comes from Greek oikonomikos, meaning 'related to household management'. The adverb entered English through later academic and business use.
Common phrases
live economicallyrun economicallyeconomically viableeconomically speaking
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Frequently asked questions
- Is economically the same as economical?
- No. Economical is an adjective, and economically is the adverb form.
- Does economically mean 'cheaply'?
- Sometimes, but not exactly. It usually means in a money-saving or resource-saving way.
- Can I use economically in academic writing?
- Yes. It is common in formal, academic, and business writing.
- What is the difference between economically and financially?
- Economically can mean 'in economic terms' or 'in a saving way'. Financially focuses on money matters more directly.