economical

Words with a similar base: economical

'economical'

[economic.s.01] as in: using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness

Examples:
an economic use of home heating oil
a modern economical heating system
an economical use of her time

'economical'

[economic.a.01] as in: of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth

Examples:
economic growth
aspects of social, political, and economical life

'economical'

[economical.s.02] as in: avoiding waste

Examples:
an economical meal
an economical shopper
a frugal farmer
a frugal lunch
a sparing father and a spending son
sparing in their use of heat and light
stinting in bestowing gifts
thrifty because they remember the great Depression
`scotch' is used only informally

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