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economical
adjective
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
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ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl
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adjective
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
“an economic use of home heating oil”
adjective
avoiding waste
“an economical meal”
adjective
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
“economic growth”
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an economic use of home heating oil
a modern economical heating system
an economical use of her time
an economical meal
an economical shopper
a frugal farmer
a frugal lunch
a sparing father and a spending son
economic growth
aspects of social, political, and economical life
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