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economically

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkɫi// UK //ˌiːkənˈɒmɪkli// eco·nom·i·cal·ly

adv. in a way that relates to money, trade, or the economy. It can also mean doing something in a way that saves money or uses very little of something.

adv. in a manner relating to the economy or financial systems; alternatively, in a way that avoids waste or uses resources efficiently.


SIMPLE

The country is doing better economically this year.

CONTEXTUAL

The city is struggling economically because the main factory closed down last summer.

COMPLEX

The architect designed the building to use space economically, ensuring that every square meter served a functional purpose without inflating the total construction cost.

Origin

From economical + -ly.

Usage

When used to mean 'efficiently', it typically modifies a verb; when referring to finance, it often modifies an entire clause or an adjective.

Pitfall

The project is economic feasible.The project is economically feasible.Learners often use the adjective 'economic' to modify another adjective, but an adverb is required.

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