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 economical economical /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkəl/

adjective

  1. () Using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness  ( economic , economical )
    using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
     An economic use of home heating oil
    an economic use of home heating oil
     A modern economical heating system
    a modern economical heating system
     An economical use of her time
    an economical use of her time
  2. () Of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth  ( economical , economic )
    of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
     Economic growth
    economic growth
     Aspects of social, political, and economical life
    aspects of social, political, and economical life
  3. () Avoiding waste  ( frugal , scotch , sparing , economical , stinting )
    avoiding waste
     An economical meal
    an economical meal
     An economical shopper
    an economical shopper
     A frugal farmer
    a frugal farmer
     A frugal lunch
    a frugal lunch
     A sparing father and a spending son
    a sparing father and a spending son
     Sparing in their use of heat and light
    sparing in their use of heat and light
     Stinting in bestowing gifts
    stinting in bestowing gifts
     Thrifty because they remember the great Depression
    thrifty because they remember the great Depression
     Scotch' is used only informally
    scotch' is used only informally