ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Economical

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Economical is an adjective meaning Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

  1. Saving money or resources.
  2. (cricket) Having a low economy rate.
  3. (dated) Relating to economy in any other sense.

Example Sentences

Doctor in Economical Sciences.
He was an economical person by nature.
The new, eco-friendly bicycle was an economical purchase.
In economical science, value and the power of producing value are taken into consideration.

Word Forms

Synonyms for economical

Depending on context, synonyms include abstemious, penny-pinching, sparing, canny, chary, moderate.

Antonyms for economical

Common opposites include expensive.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sparing, thrifty, frugal, stinting, efficient, scotch.

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