economical

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Usage notes 1.4.2 Translations 1.4.3 Derived terms 1.5 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• œconomical (archaic)

[edit] Etymology

From economic + -al

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/, SAMPA: /%Ek@"nQmIk@l/
• (US) IPA: /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/, SAMPA: /%Ek@"nAmIk@l/
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[edit] Adjective

economical (comparative more economical, superlative most economical)

1. Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
2. Relating to economy in any other sense.

[edit] Usage notes

Modern usage prefers economic when describing the economy of a region or country (and when referring to personal or family budgeting).
Economical is preferred when referring to thrift or value for money.

[edit] Translations

[edit] Derived terms

• economically
• economical with the truth

[edit] See also

• economic