what does economical mean?
ECONOMICAL as ADJECTIVE
- Meaning
- using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
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- an economic use of home heating oil
- a modern economical heating system
- an economical use of her time
Similar To
- Meaning
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- 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
Similar To
- 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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