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economic
adjective eco·nom·ic \ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik, ˌē-kə-\
: relating to an economy : relating to the process or system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought
: relating to the science of economics
Full Definition of ECONOMIC
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archaic : of or relating to a household or its management
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: economical 2
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: having practical or industrial significance or uses : affecting material resources
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First Known Use of ECONOMIC
1592
Related to ECONOMIC
- Synonyms
- profitable, fat, gainful, juicy, lucrative, moneymaking, money-spinning [chiefly British], paying, remunerative
- Antonyms
- unprofitable
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ECONOMIC Defined for Kids
economic
adjective eco·nom·ic \ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik, ˌē-\
Definition of ECONOMIC for Kids
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: of or relating to the study of economics <economic theories>
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: relating to or based on the making, selling, and using of goods and services <The program promoted economic growth.>
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