Word
economically
Phoneticseco·nom·i·cal·ly, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkɫi/
UK/ˌiːkənˈɒmɪkli/
Adverb of manner
Definitions
01without waste
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. doing something in a way that saves money, time, or materials.
adv. in a manner that avoids waste or extravagance; efficiently using available resources.
“The car is designed to run economically, using very little fuel on long trips.”
“The architect managed the space so economically that she fit three bedrooms into a floor plan where most would only manage two.”
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02regarding the economy
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adv. from the point of view of a country's money, trade, and industry.
adv. with respect to the principles of economics or the financial state of a region or country.
“Economically, the city is doing much better than it was ten years ago.”
“While the project is socially desirable, it remains economically unfeasible without significant government subsidies or private investment.”
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03religious plan
C2 · Proficiency Religion Formal · Technical
adv. according to a divine plan or the way a religion organizes the world.
adv. relating to the 'divine economy' or the management of the world by a deity.
“The scholar argued that the events were ordered economically by a higher power.”
“In patristic theology, the term describes how God reveals himself economically through historical acts rather than in his absolute essence.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “economically” in context.
Adjective
01. economically important
“Tourism is an economically important industry for many coastal regions.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“But this manure mainly consists of water, and typically it is not economically feasible to ship water.” “The process is about half as efficient as existing commercial green-hydrogen techniques, and improving the rate of production is essential for making the technology economically competitive, Serrano Ruiz suggests.” Etymology
From economical + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- Frequent
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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