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单词 economic
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economic

adjective

eco·​nom·​ic ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik How to pronounce economic (audio) ˌē-kə- How to pronounce economic (audio)
1
a
: of, relating to, or based on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
economic growth
b
: of or relating to an economy
a group of economic advisers
c
: of or relating to economics
economic theories
2
: economical sense 1
3
: having practical or industrial significance or uses : affecting material resources
4
: profitable
5
archaic : of or relating to a household or its management

Synonyms

  • fat
  • gainful
  • juicy
  • lucrative
  • money-spinning [chiefly British]
  • moneymaking
  • paying
  • profitable
  • remunerative
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Example Sentences

a program to prevent inflation and economic collapse the President's chief economic adviser We're looking for a more economic way of doing business.
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Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 5

Kids Definition

economic

adjective

eco·​nom·​ic ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik How to pronounce economic (audio)
ˌē-
1
: of or relating to the study of economics
economic theories
2
: relating to or based on the making, selling, and using of goods and services The program promoted economic growth.

economic

adjective

as in profitable
yielding a profit unfortunately, raising employees' salaries would not be economic—the business would have to fold

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • profitable
  • lucrative
  • moneymaking
  • remunerative
  • worthwhile
  • beneficial
  • gainful
  • money-spinning
  • paying
  • favorable
  • juicy
  • rewarding
  • advantageous
  • useful
  • fat
  • bankable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unfavorable
  • unprofitable
  • disadvantageous
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