economic
The art or science of household management, especially relating to the appropriate…The art or science of household management, especially relating to the appropriate organization of resources; housekeeping.
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» We find diverse ethnic and economic interests here.
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3 senses(obsolete, uncountable)The art or science of household management, especially relating to the appropriate organization of resources; housekeeping.
(countable, obsolete, rare, uncountable)One who is skilled in household management.
(countable, historical, obsolete, uncountable)One who manages the income of a vacant benefice.
Examples
831 sentencesWe find diverse ethnic and economic interests here.
He gave up the plan for economic reasons.
Tom isn't doing much business during these bad economic times.
Japan is one of the greatest economic powers in the world.
deJapan ist eine der größten Wirtschaftsmächte der Welt. — Manfredo
There will be an economic crisis at the end of this year.
ruВ конце этого года будет экономический кризис. — Lenin_1917
Origin
The noun is derived from Middle English economike, iconomique (“household management”), anThe noun is derived from Middle English economike, iconomique (“household management”), and then:
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Forms
plural: economicsSynonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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