Economical: meaning, definitions and examples
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economical
[ ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk(ə)l ]
financial
Relating to or concerned with the efficient use of money and resources.
Synonyms
cost-effective, efficient, frugal, thrifty
Examples of usage
- An economical solution to the budget problem was proposed by the finance department.
- She always shops at economical stores to save money.
- We need to find more economical ways to produce energy.
Translations
Translations of the word "economical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 econômico
🇮🇳 आर्थिक
🇩🇪 wirtschaftlich
🇮🇩 ekonomis
🇺🇦 економічний
🇵🇱 ekonomiczny
🇯🇵 経済的
🇫🇷 économique
🇪🇸 económico
🇹🇷 ekonomik
🇰🇷 경제적
🇸🇦 اقتصادي
🇨🇿 ekonomický
🇸🇰 ekonomický
🇨🇳 经济的
🇸🇮 ekonomski
🇮🇸 hagkvæmur
🇰🇿 экономикалық
🇬🇪 ეკონომიკური
🇦🇿 iqtisadi
🇲🇽 económico
Word origin
The word 'economical' originated from the Latin word 'oeconomicus', which means 'of domestic economy'. Over time, the term evolved to include the concept of efficient use of resources, especially money. The modern usage of 'economical' emphasizes the importance of saving and efficiency in financial matters.
See also: economic, economics, economizer, macroeconomy.