economical

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UK /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ US /ˌɛk.əˈnɑ.mɪ.kəl/

adj 4

Collocations

(adj.)

VERBS

be, seem

Using public transport seems more economical than driving a car every day.

ADV

extremely, highly, remarkably, very

The small car proved to be remarkably economical, using very little fuel on long trips.

fairly, quite

PREP

Electric cars are more economical in the long run because fuel costs less than petrol.

Living in the city is more economical of money than commuting from far away.

with

Our new refrigerator is more economical with energy than the old one.

Definitions

adj

Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

He was an economical person by nature.

Saving money or resources.

The new, eco-friendly bicycle was an economical purchase.

Regular freight trains between Abergavenny and Merthyr were withdrawn on November 24, 1954, because it was found both practicable and more economical to send this traffic by less severely-graded routes.

Relating to economy in any other sense.

In economical science, value and the power of producing value are taken into consideration.

By Use, then, in the sense given it by the Say-Hermann school, we have to think of an objective useful element which proceeds from goods, and acquires independent economical existence as well as independent economical value.

Having a low economy rate.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effecti

economic

adjective — avoiding waste

frugal
scotch
sparing
stinting

adjective — of or relating to an economy, the system of production and m

economic

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

economical with the truth

Not telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire.

I would be acting economical with the truth if I were to tell you that I was enjoying myself.

Example Bank

He was an economical person by nature.

Wiktionary

The new, eco-friendly bicycle was an economical purchase.

Wiktionary

Nancy is economical with her smiles.

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It's more economical to go by bus instead of taking a taxi.

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This problem bristles with difficulties both psychological and economical.

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Usage Notes

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In some senses, economical is marked as dated. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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