ECONOMICAL as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • an economic use of home heating oil
    • a modern economical heating system
    • an economical use of her time
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  2. Meaning
    • avoiding waste
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • an economical meal
    • an economical shopper
    • a frugal farmer
    • a frugal lunch
    • a sparing father and a spending son
    • sparing in their use of heat and light
    • stinting in bestowing gifts
    • thrifty because they remember the great De
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  3. Meaning
    • of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • economic growth
    • aspects of social, political, and economical life
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