economically
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
doing something in a way that saves money, time, or materials.
in a manner that avoids waste or extravagance; efficiently using available resources.
Simple“The car is designed to run economically, using very little fuel on long trips.”
In context“The architect managed the space so economically that she fit three bedrooms into a floor plan where most would only manage two.”
SynonymsAntonymswastefullyextravagantly - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
from the point of view of a country's money, trade, and industry.
with respect to the principles of economics or the financial state of a region or country.
Simple“Economically, the city is doing much better than it was ten years ago.”
In context“While the project is socially desirable, it remains economically unfeasible without significant government subsidies or private investment.”
Synonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
according to a divine plan or the way a religion organizes the world.
relating to the 'divine economy' or the management of the world by a deity.
Simple“The scholar argued that the events were ordered economically by a higher power.”
In context“In patristic theology, the term describes how God reveals himself economically through historical acts rather than in his absolute essence.”
Usage economically important
“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.”
From economical + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.