Definition of uneconomic

uneconomicadjective

không kinh tế

/ˌʌnˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk//ˌʌnˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪk/

The word "uneconomic" is a combination of the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the noun "economic." The noun "economic" comes from the Greek word "oikonomia" meaning "household management," which itself comes from "oikos" meaning "house" and "nomos" meaning "law." Therefore, "uneconomic" literally means "not pertaining to household management" or "not economically viable." The term came into use in the 19th century, as the concept of economic efficiency and profitability gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution.

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not making a profit

không tạo ra lợi nhuận

Example:
  • uneconomic industries

    ngành nghề phi kinh tế

  • The plant had become uneconomic to run.

    Nhà máy đã trở nên không kinh tế để vận hành.

  • The state subsidizes uneconomic small farms.

    Nhà nước trợ cấp cho các trang trại nhỏ không kinh tế.

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using too much time or money, or too many materials, and therefore not likely to make a profit

sử dụng quá nhiều thời gian, tiền bạc hoặc quá nhiều vật liệu và do đó không có khả năng tạo ra lợi nhuận

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