economical
11economical — [[t]i͟ːkənɒ̱mɪk(ə)l, e̱k [/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: oft ADJ to inf, it v link ADJ to inf Something that is economical does not require a lot of money to operate. For example a car that only uses a small amount of petrol is economical. ...plans to trade …
12economical — adj. VERBS ▪ be, seem ▪ Solid fuel would be more economical. ADVERB ▪ extremely, fairly, very, etc …
13economical — /ek euh nom i keuhl, ee keuh /, adj. 1. avoiding waste or extravagance; thrifty: an economical meal; an economical use of interior space. 2. economic. [1570 80; ECONOMIC + AL1] Syn. 1. saving, provident, sparing, parsimonious. ECONOMICAL, THRIFTY …
14economical — adj. inexpensive economical to + inf. (it s more economical to go by bus = it s more economical going by bus) * * * [ˌekə nɒmɪk(ə)l] [ inexpensive ] economical to + inf. (it s more economical to go by bus = it s more economical going by bus) …
15economical — economic, economical 1. These are both adjectives answering to the word economy: economic in the meanings ‘relating to economics’ and ‘frugal, characterized by good economy’, and economical in the meaning ‘sparing in the use of resources’. An… …
16economical — adjective 1) an economical car Syn: cheap, inexpensive, low cost, budget, economy, economic; cut rate, discount, bargain Ant: expensive 2) a very economical shopper Syn …
17economical — ec•o•nom•i•cal [[t]ˌɛk əˈnɒm ɪ kəl, ˌi kə [/t]] adj. 1) avoiding waste or extravagance; involving the efficient use of wealth or resources; an economical use of space[/ex] 2) economic; pertaining to economics • Etymology: 1570–80 ec… …
18economical — ec|o|nom|i|cal [ˌekəˈnɔmıkəl, ˌi: US ˈna: ] adj 1.) using money, time, goods etc carefully and without wasting any →↑economic ▪ A small car is more economical to run. ▪ good quality clothes at economical prices 2.) economical with the truth used… …
19economical — /ˌi:kə nɒmɪk(ə)l/ adjective which saves money or materials or which is cheap ● This car is very economical. ♦ economical car a car which does not use much petrol ♦ an economical use of resources the fact of using resources as carefully as… …
20economical — adjective Date: 15th century 1. archaic economic 1 2. marked by careful, efficient, and prudent use of resources ; thrifty < an economical shopper > 3. operating with little waste or at a saving …
