How do you use "economic" in a sentence?

The country is facing serious economic problems. Economic growth has slowed down this year. The government announced new economic policies.

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Q: What does "economic" mean?

Relating to the economy, trade, or the management of money Economic relates to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or financial matters more broadly. Note the difference: 'economic' means relating to the economy, while 'economical' means cost-effective or thrifty. 'Economics' is the academic study of economies.

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Meaning: Relating to the economy, trade, or the management of money

经济的，与经济有关的

económico, relativo a la economía

経済の、経済に関する

경제의, 경제에 관한

Economic relates to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or financial matters more broadly. Note the difference: 'economic' means relating to the economy, while 'economical' means cost-effective or thrifty. 'Economics' is the academic study of economies.

Economic与商品和服务的生产、分配和消费有关，或更广泛地与财务事项有关。注意区别：'economic'意味着与经济有关，而'economical'意味着划算或节俭。'Economics'是对经济的学术研究。

Economic se relaciona con la producción, distribución y consumo de bienes y servicios, o asuntos financieros en general. Nota la diferencia: 'economic' significa relacionado con la economía, mientras que 'economical' significa rentable o ahorrativo. 'Economics' es el estudio académico de las economías.

Economicは、商品やサービスの生産、流通、消費、またはより広く財務問題に関連しています。違いに注意：「economic」は経済に関することを意味し、「economical」は費用対効果が高い、または倹約的を意味します。「Economics」は経済学の学術的研究です。

Economic은 재화와 서비스의 생산, 분배, 소비, 또는 더 넓은 의미의 재정 문제와 관련됩니다. 차이점에 주의하세요: 'economic'은 경제에 관한이라는 뜻이고, 'economical'은 비용 효율적인 또는 절약하는이라는 뜻입니다. 'Economics'는 경제를 연구하는 학문입니다.

Examples

The country is facing serious economic problems.
这个国家面临严重的经济问题。
El país enfrenta serios problemas económicos.
この国は深刻な経済問題に直面しています。
이 나라는 심각한 경제 문제에 직면해 있습니다.
Economic growth has slowed down this year.
今年经济增长放缓了。
El crecimiento económico se ha desacelerado este año.
今年は経済成長が鈍化しました。
올해 경제 성장이 둔화되었습니다.
The government announced new economic policies.
政府宣布了新的经济政策。
El gobierno anunció nuevas políticas económicas.
政府は新しい経済政策を発表しました。
정부는 새로운 경제 정책을 발표했습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'oeconomicus', from Greek 'oikonomikos' meaning 'skilled in household management', from 'oikonomia' (oikos 'house' + nemein 'to manage'). Economics literally began as the art of managing a household.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal