Words / B2

eek-uh-NOM-ikl-ee/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

Economically means in relation to the economy, or without waste: economically dependent; economically viable; live economically. Economic is the adjective for the economy; economical means thrifty — a classic mix-up. Economy is already in the dictionary. Do not write economically when you mean merely cheap if you need economical.

Meaning

In a way that relates to the economy; also without wasting money.

Examples

• “The region is economically dependent on a single employer.”
• “The town is economically dependent on one employer.”
• “An economically viable route still needs political support, which is the policy sense.”

Good to know

economically dependent / viable / inactive. Thrifty adjective: economical (not economic). Noun: economy. Adverb of thrift: also economically.

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