Economically
/ˌiːkəˈnɑmɪkli/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adverbIn a way related to money, trade, or the economy.
Extra definitions
adverbIn relation to money or trade.
adverbUsing little money or resources.
adverbIn terms of a country's economy.
Sentence Examples
The plan is economically unrealistic.
She traveled economically by train.
The region is economically dependent on tourism.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Word Origin & History
Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
“Kim Jong-il, who has died aged 69, was the general secretary of the Workers party of Korea, and head of the military in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). He was one of the most reclusive and widely condemned national leaders of the late 20th and early 21st century, leaving his country diplomatically isolated, economically broken and divided from South Korea.”
— 2011 December 19, Kerry Brown, “Kim Jong-il obituary”, in The Guardian:
“More than 40% of Dominicans are economically vulnerable and are at risk of falling into poverty due to climate-related impacts and economic crises, according to the World Bank.”
— 2024 May 17, Jessica Hasbun, “The Dominican Republic votes on Sunday. Here’s what to know”, in CNN, archived from the original on 18 May 2024:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The plan is ____ unrealistic.