economical

Word parts

economic + -al

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/

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Adjective

Positive economical

Comparative more economical

Superlative most economical

1. If something is economical, it is done in a way that uses little money or supplies.

   If you had been more economical, you wouldn't have gone bankrupt.

2. If something is economical, it is related to the economy.

   Now that the economical troubles are over, I can hire more people.

Related words

• economic