Definitions for economical
ˌɛk əˈnɒm ɪ kəl, ˌi kə-eco·nom·i·cal

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. economic, economicaladjective

   using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness

   "an economic use of home heating oil"; "a modern economical heating system"; "an economical use of her time"

2. economic, economicaladjective

   of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth

   "economic growth"; "aspects of social, political, and economical life"

3. economical, frugal, scotch, sparing, stintingadjective

   avoiding waste

   "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 Depression"; "`scotch' is used only informally"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. economicaladjective

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

2. economicaladjective

   Relating to economy in any other sense.

3. Etymology: From economic + -al

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Economick, Economicaladjective

   Etymology: from economy.

   1. Pertaining to the regulation of an houshold.

   Her quick’ning power in ev’ry living part,
   Doth as a nurse, or as a mother serve;
   And doth employ her economick art,
   And busy care, her houshold to preserve. Davies.

   In economical affairs, having proposed the government of a family, we consider the proper means to effect it. Isaac Watts.

   2. Frugal.

   Some are so plainly economical, as even to desire that the seat be well watered, and well fuelled. Henry Wotton, Architect.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. economical

   An economic system, or economic order, is a system of production, resource allocation and distribution of goods and services within a society or a given geographic area. It includes the combination of the various institutions, agencies, entities, decision-making processes, and patterns of consumption that comprise the economic structure of a given community.

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1. economical

   Economical refers to the efficient or prudent use of resources, such as money, time, or materials. It often indicates minimizing waste or not using more than is necessary, resulting in savings or cost-effectiveness. In a wider context, it might also pertain to the economic condition or system of a specific area or country.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Economicaladjective

   pertaining to the household; domestic

2. Economicaladjective

   relating to domestic economy, or to the management of household affairs

3. Economicaladjective

   managing with frugality; guarding against waste or unnecessary expense; careful and frugal in management and in expenditure; -- said of character or habits

4. Economicaladjective

   managed with frugality; not marked with waste or extravagance; frugal; -- said of acts; saving; as, an economical use of money or of time

5. Economicaladjective

   relating to the means of living, or the resources and wealth of a country; relating to political economy; as, economic purposes; economical truths

6. Economicaladjective

   regulative; relating to the adaptation of means to an end

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1. Economical

   Economical vs. Economics -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Economical and Economics.

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How to pronounce economical?

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How to say economical in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of economical in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of economical in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of economical in a Sentence

1. Joan Laporta:

   There are objective reasons regarding the economical situation at the club and an investment of that volume with the contract of Messi was risky, we wanted to assume those risks, but when we realized the real situation of the club after the audit, it meant that we would have put the club in great risk.

2. Winston Club founder Byron Shannon:

   We started Winston Club because we felt there should be an easy way for people to connect when they’d like a low-cost way to access the comfort and convenience of a hotel, we wanted a safe, reliable, economical solution that provided a better experience than hostels or CouchSurfing alternatives.

3. Zane Kerr:

   I still have a nicotine addiction, so I'm gonna get it one way or another. It's mostly what's economical for me.

4. Med Jones:

   Although the protesters in Egypt and neighboring countries are calling for democratic reforms, in reality they are calling for better economic life. Democracy is only a means to an end. I believe the driving forces behind the Tunisian and Egyptian uprisings are economical. A chronic high unemployment combined with an inflation in food prices is a volatile mix that can lead to major civic outbursts.

5. Hassan Rouhani:

   The fall of the oil prices is not just something ordinary and economical, this is not due to only global recession, the main reason for it is (a) political conspiracy by certain countries against the interest of the region and the Islamic world and it is only in the interest of some other countries.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=economical
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Economical
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=economical
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economical
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/economical
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=economical