ECONOMICALLY
economically
(adverb) with respect to economic science; “economically this proposal makes no sense”
economically
(adverb) with respect to the economic system; “economically the country is worse off”
economically
(adverb) in an economical manner
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
economically (comparative more economically, superlative most economically)
(manner) In an economical manner; not wastefully; not extravagantly
Synonym: prudently
(domain) From the perspective of economics or an economy.
(theology) According to divine economy.
Source: Wiktionary
E`co*nom"ic*al*ly, adv.
Definition: With economy; with careful management; with prudence in
expenditure.
ECONOMIC
E`co*nom"ic, E`co*nom"ic*al, a. Etym: [F. économique, L. oeconomicus
orderly, methodical, Gr. Economy.]
1. Pertaining to the household; domestic. "In this economical
misfortune [of ill-assorted matrimony.]" Milton.
2. Relating to domestic economy, or to the management of household
affairs.
And doth employ her economic art And busy care, her household to
preserve. Sir J. Davies.
3. Managing with frugality; guarding against waste or unnecessary
expense; careful and frugal in management and in expenditure; -- said
of character or habits.
Just rich enough, with economic care, To save a pittance. Harte.
4. Managed with frugality; not marked with waste or extravagance;
frugal; -- said of acts; saving; as, an economical use of money or of
time.
5. Relating to the means of living, or the resources and wealth of a
country; relating to political economy; as, economic purposes;
economical truths.
These matters economical and political. J. C. Shairp.
There was no economical distress in England to prompt the enterprises
of colonization. Palfrey.
Economic questions, such as money, usury, taxes, lands, and the
employment of the people. H. C. Baird.
6. Regulative; relating to the adaptation of means to an end. Grew.
Note: Economical is the usual form when meaning frugal, saving;
economic is the form commonly used when meaning pertaining to the
management of a household, or of public affairs.
ECONOMICAL
E`co*nom"ic, E`co*nom"ic*al, a. Etym: [F. économique, L. oeconomicus
orderly, methodical, Gr. Economy.]
1. Pertaining to the household; domestic. "In this economical
misfortune [of ill-assorted matrimony.]" Milton.
2. Relating to domestic economy, or to the management of household
affairs.
And doth employ her economic art And busy care, her household to
preserve. Sir J. Davies.
3. Managing with frugality; guarding against waste or unnecessary
expense; careful and frugal in management and in expenditure; -- said
of character or habits.
Just rich enough, with economic care, To save a pittance. Harte.
4. Managed with frugality; not marked with waste or extravagance;
frugal; -- said of acts; saving; as, an economical use of money or of
time.
5. Relating to the means of living, or the resources and wealth of a
country; relating to political economy; as, economic purposes;
economical truths.
These matters economical and political. J. C. Shairp.
There was no economical distress in England to prompt the enterprises
of colonization. Palfrey.
Economic questions, such as money, usury, taxes, lands, and the
employment of the people. H. C. Baird.
6. Regulative; relating to the adaptation of means to an end. Grew.
Note: Economical is the usual form when meaning frugal, saving;
economic is the form commonly used when meaning pertaining to the
management of a household, or of public affairs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition