economic — relating to economics or the economy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to economics or the economy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪk/
Example Sentences
- My mom's economic advice: 'Don't spend money you don't have on things you don't need to impress people you don't like.'
- The economic impact of working from home: I save money on gas but spend twice as much on snacks.
- Korea's rapid economic development in the past decades has been remarkable.
economic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪk/]
relating to economics or the economy
Business analyst presents economic data showing improved financial performance to executives
Academic minds tackle economic challenges of the pandemic era!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'oikonomia', a compound of 'oikos' (house) and 'nomos' (law, management). It entered English through Latin, originally meaning 'household management' but gradually expanding to encompass the financial management of states and entire societies.
Breakdown
oikos- (house) + -nom- (law, management, from nomos) + -ic (adjective suffix). The root 'nomos' means law or system of management, while 'oikos' refers to a household or estate.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's economic advice: 'Don't spend money you don't have on things you don't need to impress people you don't like.'”
“The economic impact of working from home: I save money on gas but spend twice as much on snacks.”
“Korea's rapid economic development in the past decades has been remarkable.”
“Students need to understand basic economic principles to make smart financial decisions.”
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