Economical Definition

ĕkə-nŏmĭ-kəl, ēkə-
adjective
Not wasting money, time, fuel, etc.; thrifty.
An economical person, an economical stove.
Webster's New World
Designed or functioning to make effective use of money or effort invested.
An economical heating system; an economical approach to control of corporate growth.
American Heritage
Prudent and thrifty in management; not wasteful or extravagant.
American Heritage
Expressed or done with economy, as by using few words.
An economical style.
Webster's New World
Sparing in the amount of items involved to achieve a desired result.
An economical writing style; threw an economical 12 pitches in the first inning.
American Heritage
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Economical Sentence Examples

  • An economical method of evaporation must be found.

  • The system is economical in fuel, but needs skilled attendance to keep the appliances and fittings in order.

  • He had not accustomed himself to economical living; and, when the emoluments of his office were withdrawn, he had barely enough to support his family.

  • Turrettini did much to increase the economical prosperity of the city.

  • The electrolytic parting of gold and silver has been shown to be more economical and free from the objections - such as the poisonous fumes - of the sulphuric acid process.

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Words Starting With

EECECO

Words Ending With

LALCAL

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Words Starting With E and Ending With L

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10 Letter Words10 Letter Words Starting With E10 Letter Words Ending With L