economical

eco·nom·i·cal | \ ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-kəl

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Definition of economical

1 : marked by careful, efficient, and prudent use of resources : thrifty an economical shopper

2 : operating with little waste or at a saving an economical car

3 archaic : economic sense 5

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sparing, frugal, thrifty, economical mean careful in the use of one's money or resources. sparing stresses abstention and restraint. sparing in the offering of advice frugal implies absence of luxury and simplicity of lifestyle. ran a frugal household thrifty stresses good management and industry. thrifty use of nonrenewable resources economical stresses prudent management, lack of wastefulness, and use of things to their best advantage. an economical health-care plan

Examples of economical in a Sentence

an economical way to heat your house a practical and economical solution to the problem

Recent Examples on the Web However, most couples will find filing jointly to be the simpler and most economical path. — cleveland, "Should married couples file taxes jointly or separately?," 22 Mar. 2020 Lesser cuts, like brisket and shank and shoulder, are tougher pieces but, with some extra love, can end up being a favorite — and more economical — choice. — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, "It’s the perfect time to make corned beef and cabbage," 13 Mar. 2020 More economical, this Baby Ratnik model is a mid-energy snow gun. — New York Times, "‘It Melts. So We Make It Again.’ How Killington Makes Its Snow," 21 Feb. 2020 This bolt-action rifle incorporates many of the features included in the Weatherby Mark V Deluxe, but at a far more economical price. — John Haughey, Outdoor Life, "The 20 Best Elk Hunting Rifles Ever Made," 25 July 2011 Sansoni says bleach is one of the most economical disinfecting agents. — Author: Elizabeth Mayhew, Anchorage Daily News, "The right way to clean and disinfect household surfaces," 29 Mar. 2020 Back to the basics: The most economical and efficient way to expand nuclear, Kugelmass says, is to construct more plants similar to the first wave of civilian plants built in the U.S. in the 1950s and 60s. — Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner, "Daily on Energy: One man’s case for boosting nuclear 100 times over," 25 Feb. 2020 This book focusses on present day social, economical and political issues, with a pointed lens on the effect of technology on our lives. — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz India, "What India’s startup bosses read in 2019 and how it helped them," 30 Dec. 2019 The style originated as a quick, economical way to add living space to the back of an existing two-story home. — Elizabeth Sweet, Better Homes & Gardens, "What Is a Saltbox House? Learn the Story Behind the Classic New England Style," 3 Apr. 2020

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“Economical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/economical. Accessed 2 Jun. 2020.

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economical

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of economical

: using money, resources, etc., carefully

—used to describe a product that is not expensive to own and use

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economical

eco·nom·i·cal | \ ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-kəl

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Kids Definition of economical

1 : using what is available carefully and without waste : frugal economical cooking

2 : operating with little waste an economical car

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economical, thrifty, and sparing mean careful in the use of money or goods. economical means using things in the best possible way without wasting anything. She's an economical cook who feeds us well. thrifty is used when someone manages things well and is industrious. A thrifty shopper can save money. sparing is used when someone spends or uses as little as possible. They are very sparing in giving money to charity.

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