economical
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3.8
- adjective
- /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
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económico
- Transporting things under water is much more economical and offers much less resistance.
- the most economical
- more economical
- economical and effective
So this is a really economical and really nutrient dense approach.
- So this is a really economical and really nutrient dense approach.
- So buying a whole chicken is far more economical than buying just the breasts or the thighs.
- You're faster, you're larger volume, you're cheaper, more economical.
- And that was still, you know, it was very economical.
- It's just it's the most economical, wonderfully layered and incredible play.
- I think you did something economical here where this is an unprecedented company.
Examples
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It's clean, neat, and economical.
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A family man who is economical with money and alcohol.
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Have no more than two kids 'cause it's not economical to have more!
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"The object is to get the work done in the most economical fashion possible.
Academic text (1996) -
It's a very very simple and economical way of expressing information.
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Other community colleges are considering retail space as an economical alternative to building new facilities.
Academic text (1995) -
Broiler meat is the quickest and most economical source of animal protein.
Academic text (2013) -
As the cost of installing a photovoltaic array decreases, such systems become more economical and more popular.
Academic text (2012) -
It's not only a very hearty, nourishing dish, but it's very economical, too.
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In most of Europe, trains are the most economical and hassle-free way to travel.
Synonyms
424
3.0
Able to do tasks well and quickly without wasting time or energy
49
3.9
Gives good results while using little money
31
4.9
Careful about spending money and not wasting things
10
4.4
Being careful with money and things to avoid wasting them
5
3.8
Gives good results while using little money
2
3.7
Using little time or few materials to avoid waste
1
3.9
Careful about using things so you do not waste them
Not willing to give or spend much
A low-cost basic version of a product to save money
Antonyms
Idioms
How Economical
Surface Forms
Morphology
economical = economic (semi-transparent) = econom + ical
The form is transparently built from 'economic' but the meaning 'thrifty' is a semantic shift from 'relating to the economy' and may not be fully predictable for learners.
Etymology
Economical comes from the Greek parts oikos 'house' and nomos 'management', so it originally meant good 'house management'. That's why to be economical today is to use money, time, or things carefully and avoid waste.