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economical
/ˌɛk.əˈnɑ.mɪ.kəl/
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What does economical mean?
adjective
- Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
- Saving money or resources.
- Having a low economy rate.
More meanings (1)
adjective
- (dated) Relating to economy in any other sense.
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IPA pronunciation
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But though the free contract may be a practical solution of purely economical questions, it cannot be made use of in politics.
The mechanical arrangements, the machine tools, and other appliances, were found insufficient for the economical production of the apparatus of modern warfare.
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Before we can affirm whether a democratic form of government is economical or not, we must establish a suitable standard of comparison.
But buying power equipment just to grind a few cart loads of hedge and tree prunings each year may not be economical.
Where the electric "juice" is not monopolized, an electric fan in drying is economical, especially for those who already have a fan.