economic

ec-o-nom-ic · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to economics or the economy.

  2. 2.

    Relating to trade, industry, and money.

  3. 3.

    Profitable or cost-effective.

Related words

See also: economics, economy, financial
Synonyms: financial, fiscal, monetary

Etymology

From Greek oikonomikos meaning "relating to household management," from oikonomia meaning "household management," composed of oikos meaning "house" and nemein meaning "to manage." The modern sense relating to national wealth emerged in the 18th century.